South Asian Rice and Grain Dishes

Gathers the rice- and grain-based dishes of South Asian culinary traditions, including biryani and pulao rice preparations, khichdi lentil-and-rice porridge, and regional millet and wheat grain dishes, reflecting rice and wheat as the subcontinent's two principal staple grains. The grouping reflects how the cuisine itself treats its staple starch, whether eaten plain as an accompaniment or built into a fuller one-pot dish, rather than sorting dishes by the protein or vegetable served alongside them.