Rice is a blank slate that can take on all manner of flavors, so why leave it basic and bland? Here are some outside-the-box ...

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Whether you’re a fan of deep-fried and spiced chickpea falafel, lamb gyros or chicken biryani, a highly seasoned rice dish with bits of chicken from southeast Asia, the food is halal.