Mandi (food)

Biryani

This Indian dish layers raw marinated meat with parboiled rice, sealed and cooked in its own steam for a rich, celebratory meal.

Paella

A Spanish rice dish cooked in a wide, shallow pan, traditionally with rabbit, chicken, and beans.

Jollof Rice

Aromatic jasmine rice is cooked with a tomato base, fresh ginger, garlic, and spices, often with meat stock.

Halal Biryani

A variant of Biryani adhering to halal dietary guidelines for meat sourcing.

Paelya

This Filipino dish is an adaptation of paella, a well-known celebratory rice preparation.

GLP-1 Biryani Portion

A portion-controlled biryani, a classic layered rice and meat dish.

Nasi kebuli

An Indonesian pilaf variation with rice cooked in goat meat broth and milk.

Pelau

West Indian one-pot rice dish with meat, peas, and coconut milk.

Lamb Pilaf (Plov)

Rice cooked with lamb, stock, prunes, and saffron.

Qidreh

A rice and lamb dish, often served at social gatherings, with chickpeas and whole garlic cloves, topped with toasted nuts.

Nasi kuning

Indonesian turmeric-infused rice, often shaped into a cone and served during special occasions.

Roast fennel and aubergine paella

A vegetarian paella with rice, saffron, and various roasted vegetables cooked in one pan.

Turkish lamb pilau

Rice cooked with lamb, spices, dried apricots, and pine nuts in a single pot.

Nasi minyak

Rice cooked with ghee and spices, often served for special occasions.

Bánh chưng

Vietnamese glutinous rice, mung bean, and pork cake, wrapped in leaves and boiled.

Low-FODMAP Biryani

A spiced rice dish adapted for dietary restrictions, maintaining the one-pot essence of biryani.

Jain Biryani

A Biryani variant prepared without onion, garlic, or root vegetables, adhering to Jain dietary principles.

Syrian Rice with Meat

A Syrian rice dish cooked with ground beef, chicken stock, and pine nuts.

Zongzi

Glutinous rice stuffed with fillings and wrapped in bamboo leaves, then steamed or boiled.

No htamin

A Burmese festive rice dish cooked with milk, shallots, and butter.

Spanish rice & prawn one-pot

Rice cooked with prawns, chorizo, vegetables, and tomatoes in a single pot.

kabse

A spiced rice dish with chicken and vegetables, cooked together in one pot.

Jamaican Instant Pot Rice and Beans

A one-pot dish of rice and kidney beans cooked with coconut milk and aromatics.

Arroz al horno (baked rice)

A baked rice dish from Spain, often containing pork, black pudding, and beans.

Khichdi

A South Asian dish made from rice and lentils cooked together, with various regional adaptations.

Jamaican Rice and Peas

Rice cooked with kidney beans and coconut milk, a flavorful one-pot side or main dish.

Banga rice

Rice cooked in palm fruit juice, a distinct one-pot preparation from Nigeria.

Arroz con gambas y calamar

A Spanish one-pot rice dish with prawns, squid, and saffron, similar to paella.

Spanish seafood rice

A flavorful rice dish cooked with various seafood, peppers, and saffron.

Kedgeree

A British dish of rice cooked with smoked fish, boiled eggs, and spices.

Seafood rice

A Spanish one-pot rice dish featuring seafood, chorizo, and stock, similar to paella.

Turkish rice (vermicelli rice)

A pilaf-style rice dish cooked with vermicelli pasta, butter, and chicken stock.

Chicken & chorizo rice pot

A one-pot rice dish cooked with chicken, chorizo, and vegetables.