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Rice Recipes: Pulao, Biryani & Khichdi

Biryani, pulao, khichdi and quick fried rice, with tips for fluffy basmati every time.

16 recipes

A platter of orange-tinted kabsa rice topped with golden roast chicken quarters, toasted almonds, raisins and parsleyChicken Kabsaچکن کبسہ95 min · Main course A large platter of golden spiced rice topped with roasted chicken pieces, fried onions, raisins and almondsChicken Machboos (Emirati Spiced Rice)چکن مچبوس90 min · Main course A baking dish of golden spiced pulao with mince, almonds, raisins and fried onions on topDesi Stuffing with Pulaoپلاؤ کی اسٹفنگ70 min · Side dish A platter of bright green spinach pulao with peas, fried onions and a few mint leaves, next to white raitaGreen Rice Pulao (Palak Pulao)ہرا پلاؤ (پالک پلاؤ)50 min · Main course A bowl of golden-yellow sweet rice with saffron, almonds, raisins and cardamom podsMeethe Chawal (Vaisakhi Style)میٹھے چاول65 min · Dessert A platter of green-flecked herb rice with a golden crispy rice crust (tahdig), next to pan-fried fish fillets and lemonSabzi Polo with Fish (Nowruz)سبزی پلو اور مچھلی80 min · Main course A large pot of chicken biryani being served with a big spoon, with plates and raita set out for guestsBiryani for 20 People (Quantities)بیس افراد کی بریانی (مقداریں)135 min · Main Course A platter of chicken biryani with long grains, saffron-coloured rice, juicy chicken thigh pieces, fried onions and mintChicken Biryani with Chicken Thighsچکن ران کی بریانی90 min · Main Course A large pot of golden chicken yakhni pulao with boneless chicken pieces and fried onions on topChicken Yakhni Pulao for Potluckپاٹ لک کے لیے چکن یخنی پلاؤ80 min · Main Course A platter of golden-brown yakhni pulao with tender meat pieces, fried onions and raita on the sideDegi Pulao (Shadi Style Yakhni Pulao)دیگی پلاؤ (شادی والا یخنی پلاؤ)140 min · Main Course A platter of Karachi biryani with red and white rice, chicken, potato halves, dried plums and fried onionsKarachi Biryani (Bombay Style)کراچی بریانی (بمبئی انداز)100 min · Main Course A plate of white zeera rice with yellow masoor daal poured over, kachumber salad, achar and a papadLahori Daal Chawalلاہوری دال چاول45 min · Main Course A platter of fluffy vegetable pulao with peas, carrots and potato cubes, with raita on the sideSabz Pulao (Vegetable Pulao)سبز پلاؤ50 min · Main Course A platter of yellow and orange zarda rice topped with almonds, pistachios, raisins, cherries and silver leafZarda (Sweet Saffron Rice)زردہ (زعفرانی میٹھے چاول)60 min · Dessert Egg fried rice in a black bowl topped with a halved boiled egg and spring onionEgg Fried Riceانڈا فرائیڈ رائس15 min · Dinner Masala khichdi in a white kadai with papad and pickleMasala Khichdiمسالہ کھچڑی30 min · Dinner

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Basmati vs Sella vs Jasmine Riceباسمتی، سیلا اور جیسمین چاول میں فرقSella vs basmati vs jasmine rice: sella is parboiled basmati that never breaks, ideal for degs; basmati is fluffier; jasmine is sticky. Soaking and water.

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