Indian Rice Dishes

For many, rice is a blank canvas or a perfect acompaniment to main dish. In India, plain boiled rice is eaten by most people every day but for special occasions interesting and flavorful rice dishes are prepered, each one with its own unique taste. In Indian cuisine rice can be an amazing dish itself. Indian Rice Dishes are flavored with spices, onion, garlic or ginger. They are simple to make, all with a unforgetable aroma and flavor.

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What type of rice to use in Indian cooking?

The best variety of rice to use in savory dishes is basmati rice. Whichever type of rice you choose to cook, remember that it increases 2-3 times in volume when cooked. Before cooking the rice rinse it in water to remove pieces of husk. It is good to let the rice soak in a cold water for at least 15 minutes. Cooked rice is then much more fluffy. Soaking rice also increases the ability to absorb other liquids and sauces later on. A curry with perfectly cooked rice can be a unforgetable experiende for your taste buds.

Here are a few ingredients that are excellent additions for cooking classic Indian style rice.