Top 5 Rice Dishes in Kerala Cuisine

Rice is a staple dish in all communities in Kerala. A wide range of uses, ranging from medicinal to regional tastes, have led to the formation of some of the most exquisite rice recipes in the world. Rice is a dish that forms the perfect base for every Malayali meal. There is no dish in our diverse Kerala Cuisine that would not blend perfectly with fluffy rice to form the most tantalising symphony in your mouth.

Ghee Rice:

Rice and ghee (ney) are both beloved staples in Kerala cuisine. Combine the two and we get a sumptuous dish with a deliciously creamy texture that is easy to digest, along with being a beautiful accompaniment to a plethora of dishes. Below lies the recipe for this household favourite from God’s Own Country, Ghee Rice (Neichoru), that is usually savoured during special occasions.

Malabar Chicken Biriyani:

Malabar Chicken Biriyani is a non-vegetarian rice dish that has taken over the food world. This delicacy from the Malabar region of Kerala is very popular, especially amongst Biriyani lovers.

Malabar Mutton Biriyani:

The Northern reaches of Malabar are historically considered a paradise for spice lovers, and the Malabar Mutton Biriyani is among the finest proponents of the same. Imagine soft, succulent and high-grade mutton being cooked perfectly in a specialised spice blend, with techniques that have been passed down for centuries.

Vegetable Biriyani:

Vegetable biriyani is the most popular healthy and delicious biryani with vegetables and rice. This goes well with raita, papads and pickles.

Beef Biriyani:

Beef biryani, as the name implies, uses beef as meat. In Hyderabad, it is famous as Kalyani biryani, in which beef (buffalo meat) is used. This meal was started after the Kalyani Nawabs of Bidar came to Hyderabad sometime in the 18th century. The Kalyani biryani is made with small cubes of beef, regular spices, onions and lots of tomatoes. It has a distinct tomato, jeera, dhania flavour. In Kerala, beef biryani is very famous. The Bhatkali biryani is a special biryani where the main ingredient is onion. It was started by the Arab settlers who married the local Jain women. Its variants include beef, mutton, chicken, egg, fish, crab, prawn and vegetable biryani.

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