Ambur, India
Ambur Biryani
அம்பூர் பிரியாணி
A Tamil Nadu biryani from Ambur, made with seeraga samba rice and a strong onion-tomato flavor. It is served with brinjal curry.
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Banana Leaf Rice
South Indian meal served on banana leaf with various vegetable curries and rice, fresh banana leaf with variety of vegetables and crispy papadum, a Malaysian Indian icon
Karnataka, India
Bhatkali Biryani
ಭಟ್ಕಳ ಬಿರಿಯಾನಿ
A biryani from Bhatkal in Karnataka, made with onions, green chilies, and meat. It has a light, saffron-tinged color.
Karnataka, India
Bisi Bele Bath
ಬಿಸಿ ಬೇಳೆ ಭಾತ್
A spicy, tangy rice and lentil dish from Karnataka cooked with vegetables and a special spice powder. It is served with boondi and ghee.
Karnataka, India
Chitranna
चित्रान्नम्
Cooked rice is tempered with lemon, turmeric, mustard seed, and peanuts in Karnataka.
India
Curd Rice
தயிர் சாதம்
A comforting South Indian rice dish mixed with yogurt and tempered with mustard seeds, ginger, and curry leaves. Served at the end of meals.
Dindigul, India
Dindigul Biryani
திண்டுக்கல் பிரியாணி
A biryani from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, made with jeeraga samba rice and curd-marinated meat. It has a tangy, peppery flavor.
Hyderabad, India
Hyderabadi Biryani
हैदराबादी बिरयानी
A world-famous layered rice dish from Hyderabad, cooked with marinated meat and basmati rice in the dum style. It blends Mughlai and South Indian flavors.
Indore, India
Indori Poha
इंदौरी पोहा
A famous poha from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, topped with sev, jeeravan masala, and pomegranate. It is tangy, spicy, and crunchy.
Jammu and Kashmir, India
Kashmiri Pulao
कश्मीरी पुलाव
A sweet and fragrant rice dish from Kashmir with dried fruits, nuts, and saffron. It is mild and colorful.
Kolkata, India
Kolkata Biryani
कोलकाता बिरयानी
A biryani from Kolkata with potatoes and eggs, lightly spiced with nutmeg and mace. It evolved from Awadhi biryani and is distinctively mild.
Lucknow, India
Lucknowi Biryani
लखनवी बिरयानी
An Awadhi biryani cooked with marinated meat and rice in the pakki style, using yogurt and saffron. It is more subtle and aromatic than Hyderabadi biryani.
India
Masale Bhaat
मसाले भात
A Maharashtrian spiced rice dish with vegetables and goda masala. It is a festive one-pot rice.
India
Memoni Biryani
میمونی بریانی
A spicy biryani from the Memon community of Gujarat and Pakistan, made with lamb, yogurt, and potatoes. It is rich and aromatic.
Moradabad, India
Muradabadi Biryani
मुरादाबादी बिरयानी
A biryani from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, made with chicken, yogurt, and whole spices. It is often colored with food coloring.
Odisha, India
Pakhala
ପଖାଳ
Cooked rice is soaked and lightly fermented in water, then served cool with salt, curd, and fried accompaniments in Odisha.
West Bengal, Bangladesh
Panta Bhat
পান্তা ভাত
Cooked rice left overnight under water so it ferments lightly, eaten cold with salt, raw onion, green chilli and a little dried fish.
India
Poha
पोहा
Flattened rice tempered with mustard seeds, turmeric, peanuts, and curry leaves. A popular breakfast across Maharashtra and Central India.
India
Puliyogare
पुलियोदरೈ
A South Indian tamarind rice, tangy and spiced, packed for journeys and festivals.
India
Tahiri
ताहिरी
A vegetarian rice dish from Uttar Pradesh similar to biryani but made with vegetables and spices. It is a home-style pulao.
Kerala, India
Thalassery Biryani
തലശ്ശേരി ബിരിയാണി
A famous Kerala biryani from Thalassery, made with Kaima rice, chicken or mutton, and a unique blend of spices.
Karnataka, India
Vangi Bath
ವಂಗಿ ಬಾತ್
A Karnataka rice dish flavored with eggplant and vangibath powder. It is tangy, spicy, and aromatic.
Maharashtra, India
Varan Bhaat
वरण भात
A simple Maharashtrian meal of plain toor dal and rice. It is comfort food, often served with ghee and lemon.
Jammu and Kashmir, India
Yakhni pulao
یخنی پلاؤ
A Kashmiri rice pilaf cooked in a spiced meat broth with whole spices.