5 gut-friendly rice dishes perfect for summer

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Deepak Soni

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Curd Rice

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Lemon Rice

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Vegetable Pulao with Mint

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Brown Rice with Steamed Veggies

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Jeera Rice with Moong Dal

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Final Takeaway

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