It is festive season all over again and plain white rice with conventional gravies wouldn't add to the tempo. Here are some easy-to-cook rice recipes which will look and feel different than a platter of plain rice. These will add a dash of color to your Navratri meals.

Butter garlic rice

Game for a mildly spicy mid-day-meal recipe? Dish up this Butter garlic rice that will also go well with spicy chicken or veggie gravies. This would be one easy choice for a special lunch or dinner.

Six rice recipes to make your Navratri meals exciting

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Rice salad

Are you too hungry to have a salad for your lunch? Do you think a full meal would add up calories in your diet? Here's the best meal for you! This flavorful rice salad with veggies and some delicious dressing would make your Navratri meal tasty and healthy at the same time.

Six rice recipes to make your Navratri meals exciting

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Dates and nut rice

This fusion rice recipe would indeed be a treat to your taste-buds. With immense dry fruits and nuts, Dates and nut rice is simply a delicious twist given to your normal ghee rice recipe.

Six rice recipes to make your Navratri meals exciting

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Sprout green gram fried rice

Green grams are rich in proteins. Sprouted green grams contain, in addition, plenty of vitamin C and vitamin B12. Another advantage is that they are quickly digested.

Six rice recipes to make your Navratri meals exciting
Sprouted Green Gram Fried Rice

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Pulao with peas

Pulao or Pilaf has become an inseparable addition to the repertoire of the Indian kitchens. This is an easy way of dishing up some tasty pulao.

Six rice recipes to make your Navratri meals exciting

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Tomato rice

Ever tried a great variation of the famous tomato rice? Help yourself to this tangy rice made with healthy tomatoes and thick curd for a mouth-watering dish.

6 rice recipes to make your Navratri meals exciting
Tomato rice

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