South Indian Lime Rice

If you have leftover white rice, this is one delicious make-over you can give it in a jiffy. The sourness of the lime is subdued by the fragrant oil, giving you a savory rice that is easy to impress with.

Easy Spiced Basmati Pilaf

A mix of fennel seeds, cinnamon, and dry bay leaf perfumes this basmati rice pilaf, releasing a comforting, delicious aroma that lingers long after the dish is done. And even though the recipe itself is simple and quick, its elegance and complex flavor profile impresses my guests without fail.

Sri Lankan Rice with Cilantro and Lemon Grass Recipe | Cook the Book

Curry leaves are an integral part of Indian and Sri Lankan cooking, but they can be something of a challenge to locate. For those of us who don't have regular access to these fragrant leaves, Madhur Jaffrey has provided an easy alternative in her latest cookbook, At Home with Madhur Jaffrey: basil.

Curried Rice

A really great Curried Rice that won't disappoint! This basmati rice recipe is flavoured with curry powder plus extra spices to to give it great flavour.

Chickpea Rice Pilaf

Fragrant Middle Eastern Chickpea Rice - 5 minutes of prep, no chopping, then the hardest part is patience while the rice rests for 10 minutes! This rice is so delicious it only needs something simple to accompany it, like roasted vegetables or a simple piece of grilled fish.

Peas Pulao (Indian Basmati Rice and Peas)

Gently spiced and toasted rice, studded with sweet green peas.

Tamarind Rice

This tangy dish embellished with peanuts and spices is a quick way to use up leftover rice.

Spiced rice salad

The spiced rice salad with pomegranate and tahini dressing is a great, hearty side to pair with a sharing protein like brisket.

Coconut Coriander/Cilantro Lime Rice

This Coconut Coriander / Cilantro Lime Rice is so good, you'll be eating it plain straight out of the pot! Coconut rice freshened up with a burst of zesty lime and cilantro / coriander, made in one pot, this is easy and a terrific way to jazz up plain old rice.

Bengali Rice Porridge With Lentils and Chicken

This rice porridge, made with aromatic jasmine rice and hearty red lentils, is bright from plenty of turmeric and ginger, with a pungent hit of mustard oil and a garnish of spicy green-chile chutney.