It might be a staple in most homes, but the humble rice grain can be transformed into myriad delicious recipes, elevating it from simple to fabulous. From baked rice pudding to biryani; nasi ulam to grits, these delicious recipes will become mainstays of your weekly meals.

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs, skin on & bone in

for marinade

⅓ cup yoghurt

1 tbsp vegetable oil

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 tbsp grated ginger

2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp turmeric

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp coriander

1 tsp sea salt

for rice

1½ cup aged basmati rice, washed

1 bay leaf

5 cloves

1 cinnamon stick

2 star anise

1 tbsp sea salt

for assemble

1 onion, finely sliced

1 cup vegetable oil

1 tsp saffron

2 tbsp warm milk

¼ cup melted butter

for garnish

½ cup yoghurt

1 Leban

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