Indian Rice & Biryani Recipes

I am South Indian, which means not a day has passed when I have not had rice. That also means I am particular about how it is cooked, each grain distinct, especially Basmati. Rice in an Indian kitchen is not a side dish. It is a foundation. It holds the curries, soaks up the dal, and carries the flavours of whatever is cooked alongside it. This collection covers the full range, from the simplest jeera rice to slow-cooked biryanis that take most of the afternoon.