Rice is a staple food in many parts of India and across the world. There are many varieties of rice and everyone has their own favourite. Rice can be very plain or very colourful & flavourful. Basic White Rice is one of the first recipes that you will learn if you are just starting out in the kitchen. Being mostly plain in taste, they are generally enjoyed with various kinds of curries, dal or a gravy-based dish. Most of the Indian dishes calls for plain rice recipe. Plain white Basmati rice is a blank canvas to which you can add countless ingredients to make different type of dishes.