394 spiced rice recipes

Vangi bath: South Indian rice dish with eggplant, toasted coconut, and a fresh-ground spice blend of coriander, urad dal, dried chiles, cinnamon, and hing. Vegetarian one-pot from Karnataka.

Ground beef or turkey with onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and rice baked into a chili-spiced casserole. A simple one-dish weeknight dinner with pantry staples you probably already have.

Cumin-spiced black beans simmered with sauteed onion, garlic, and lemon juice, served over brown rice or whole wheat couscous. A budget-friendly, protein-packed vegan meal.

Samak curry with white fish fillets braised in a spiced paste of dried lime, curry powder, nutmeg, and fresh herbs. A Middle Eastern-style curried fish ready in 35 minutes over rice.

Biryani layered with saffron rice, spiced meat, butter-toasted almonds, cashews, and raisins, then baked with chicken stock until every grain is fragrant and tender.

Round steak slices rolled around a spiced vegetable stuffing with cinnamon, browned in olive oil, and braised low and slow in tomato sauce until fork tender. Serve over rice pilaf or spaghetti.

A bold Latin-style sauce with green peppers, pimentos, canned tomatoes, and warm spices like cumin, oregano, and thyme. Built for spooning over shredded beef, rice, or stuffed into arepas.

Golden turmeric rice cooked with a bay leaf and a pinch of chili powder for warm color and subtle spice. A simple five-ingredient Indian-style side dish that pairs with curries, stews, and grilled meats.

Jerked pork tenderloin seared then stacked on rice with sautéed portabello mushrooms, all drenched in a spiced cream sauce with allspice, coriander, and Worcestershire. Caribbean heat meets French technique on one plate.

Roasted acorn squash soup with garlic, wild rice, and a kick of cayenne. A cozy single-serving bowl that's vegan-friendly and loaded with warm spice.

Middle Eastern rice pilaf with cashews, raisins, dried apricots, and warm spices like cardamom and turmeric. A fragrant side dish with caramelized onions and a sweet-savory balance.

Curried ground beef skillet with apples, bananas, mushrooms, celery, and a splash of sherry served over rice. A retro tropical-style curry dinner with sweet fruit and savory spice.

Wake-Ewa is a hearty Nigerian black-eyed pea stew simmered in a spiced tomato and onion sauce with chili, coriander, and thyme. Serve over rice or with fufu for a filling plant-based meal.

A one-skillet curried rice dish with chicken breast, crunchy walnuts, and applesauce stirred through for natural sweetness. Finished with a cool swirl of yogurt. Quick, light, and full of warm spice.

Gujar Ka Pullao (Indian carrot rice pilaf): fragrant basmati cooked with caramelized onions, grated carrots, and whole spices like cardamom, clove, cinnamon, and cumin. A vibrant, naturally vegan side from Northern India.

Kedgeree is a traditional British breakfast food originating in India. Made with smoked haddock, a lean white fish high in protein, it is subtly spiced. Consider using unsmoked fish and substituting brown rice for the traditional white basmati.