Indian cuisine is famous for its variety of aromatic rice dishes. Indian rice can be prepared in several ways and with different combinations of spices, herbs, vegetables, and meats. Some of the popular synonyms for Indian rice include Biryani, Pulao, Jeera rice, Lemon rice, Tomato rice, Curd rice, Coconut rice, and Tamarind rice. Biryani is a lavish preparation of spiced rice and meat or vegetables, while Pulao is a simpler version of Biryani without the addition of any meat. Jeera rice is a plain rice dish flavored with cumin seeds, and Lemon rice is a tangy preparation with the taste of lemon and curry leaves. Curd rice is a traditional rice dish with yogurt, and Coconut rice is a rich preparation of rice with coconut milk. Tamarind rice is a sour and spicy dish with tamarind and chili.