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.

Rice pilaf

There are 100s of versions of pilaf and this is one of the more basic ones. It is perfect as it is but can easily be elevated with dried fruit, nuts and other spices. It’s a great side to grilled or braised meat or vegetables.

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.

Curd Rice (Indian Rice with Yogurt)

This stuff is pure comfort food, the Indian macaroni and cheese (well, if your spicy-happy grandmother made macaroni and cheese). Flash-fried curd chiles serve as a garnish here, to be broken into bits with a spoon and mixed with the...

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.

Rice Pilaf with Nuts and Dried Fruit

A beautifully fragrant Rice Pilaf with pistachios, almonds and dried fruit. Perfect for your holiday feasting table or a side for a Middle Eastern meal!

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.

Armenian-Style Rice Pilaf

Rice and pasta toasted in butter and then simmered in chicken stock makes the perfect side dish for any meal.

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.

Vegetable Curry

One of those rare real curries made with spices found at everyday supermarkets. Make this mixed Vegetable Curry with your choice of vegetables!