swap_horiz Mejadra Alternatives

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Hyderabadi Biryani

Hyderabadi Biryani is an aromatic Indian rice dish originating in Hyderabad. It’s distinguished by a dum-cooked method –...

Indian Aromatic Hyderabadi Basmati

9.3 Excellent

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Nigiri Sushi

Nigiri sushi represents a cornerstone of Japanese culinary tradition. It features precisely shaped mounds of seasoned sh...

Iconic Traditional Japanese Seafood

9.3 Excellent

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Bhoger Khichuri

Bhoger Khichuri is a traditional Bengali vegetarian dish consisting of rice and lentils, primarily prepared as a devotio...

Vegetarian Festive Bengali Lentil

8.6 Great

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Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma)

Stuffed grape leaves, commonly called dolma or yaprak dolma, are a family of dishes in which brined or blanched grape le...

Mediterranean Herb Vegetarian Lemon

8.5 Great

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Puliyogare

Puliyogare, also known as Puliyodarai, is a traditional South Indian rice dish prepared by mixing cooked rice with a spi...

Indian Vegetarian Tamarind Karnataka

8.4 Great

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Risotto ai Funghi

Risotto ai Funghi is an Italian rice dish characterized by the incorporation of mushrooms into a traditional, slowly sti...

Italian Mushroom Vegetarian Creamy

8.3 Great

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Risotto al limone

Risotto al limone is a classic Italian rice dish that incorporates lemon juice and zest into the traditional risotto pre...

Italian Vegetarian Savory Creamy

8.2 Great

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Muujaddara Hamra

Muujaddara Hamra is a Lebanese, plant-based preparation in the broader mujaddara family of lentil dishes. Recipes and na...

Vegetarian Tomato Levantine Syrian

8.2 Great

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Chitranna

Chitranna is a traditional seasoned rice dish originating from the state of Karnataka in South India. It is prepared by...

Indian Vegetarian Tempered Lemon

8.0 Great

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Riz bil Shaghria

Riz bil shaghria, also called rice with vermicelli, is a common side dish in Lebanese and wider Middle Eastern cooking....

Simple Everyday Egyptian Middle Eastern

7.9 Good

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Spanakorizo

Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek vegetarian dish that combines spinach and rice simmered with olive oil, onions, and f...

Classic Vegetarian Greek Rice

7.7 Good

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Dolma

Dolma is a broad family of stuffed dishes found across cuisines formerly influenced by the Ottoman Empire, including tho...

Traditional Stuffed Middle Eastern Grape Leaves

7.4 Good

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Pongal

Pongal is a South Indian harvest festival dish from Tamil Nadu, prepared during the Thai Pongal celebration each January...

Comfort Vegetarian Festival South Indian

7.2 Good

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Lahanorizo

Lahanorizo is a traditional Greek dish consisting of shredded cabbage and rice simmered together in a tomato-based sauce...

Classic Vegetarian Greek Rice

7.1 Good

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Prasorizo

Prasorizo is a traditional Greek vegetarian dish consisting of leeks and rice braised in olive oil. The vegetables are s...

Classic Vegetarian Greek Rice

7.1 Good

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Roz bil Shaghria

Roz bil Shaghria is an Arab rice dish cooked with toasted vermicelli noodles in broth, a common everyday side dish in Eg...

Simple Traditional Middle Eastern Vermicelli

6.8 Fair

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Pilaf

Pilaf is a dish in which rice is cooked in a seasoned broth, known for its distinct, non-sticky grains, with early docum...

Versatile Traditional Aromatic Middle Eastern

6.7 Fair

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Tamarind Rice

Tamarind Rice is a tangy South Indian dish where cooked rice is mixed with spiced tamarind pulp, historically favored fo...

Traditional Vegetarian Spiced Tangy

6.7 Fair

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Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice is a staple South Indian dish made of cooked rice seasoned with turmeric, peanuts, and lemon juice, notable f...

Simple Vegetarian Tangy South Indian

6.5 Fair

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Coconut Rice

Coconut rice is a widely prepared dish across South and Southeast Asia in which rice is cooked in coconut milk, giving i...

Simple Vegetarian Aromatic South Asian

6.3 Fair