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10 Slow cooker recipes you'll love

02 December 2025

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Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy effortless global flavours in these 10 delicious rice dishes.

Consider your slow cooker a superhero? Us too. Set it up in the morning, let it do its thing and come home to a kitchen filled with irresistible aromas. Perfect for rice dishes from around the world, it transforms classic recipes into tender, flavour-packed meals with minimal fuss.

From rich curries to sticky saucy favourites, these 10 slow cooker rice dishes make it easy to enjoy comforting, globally inspired meals any night of the week.

1. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

A beloved Indian classic, butter chicken was traditionally cooked in tandoor ovens and simmered in rich tomato and cream sauce. Slow cooking allows the spices and sauce to deepen while keeping chicken tender. Serve with Tilda Pure Basmati for a comforting, aromatic meal.

Try out our Slow Cooker Butter Chicken recipe.

2. Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

An Southern American BBQ favourite, pulled pork is traditionally smoked low and slow and often served in sandwiches or with coleslaw. Your slow cooker does the work, turning pork shoulder into juicy, shreddable perfection. Pile it on Tilda Brown Basmati for a hearty, smoky feast.

3. Slow Cooker Sweet & Sour Chicken

Sweet & sour chicken started with classic Chinese sweet-and-tangy sauces made with vinegar and sugar, before Western kitchens added pineapple and ketchup for that signature glossy punch. Slow cooking lets those bold flavours mingle beautifully, keeping the chicken tender and the sauce irresistible. Try it with Tilda Jasmine Rice for a fragrant, vibrant plat

Find our recipe and spice up your weekly routine.

4. Slow Cooker Fish Curry

A warming, coastal-inspired curry from South Asia, with delicate fish and aromatic spices that is traditionally cooked gently to preserve delicate fish textures. Slow cooking gently melds the spices and sauce without overcooking, creating a fragrant, homey dish. Serve with Tilda Basmati to soak up every drop of sauce.

5. Slow Cooker Thai Red Curry

Rich, spicy, and fragrant, Thai red curry is a staple in Thai home cooking, usually simmered over a low flame. Slow cooking deepens the flavours while keeping vegetables like bell peppers, baby corn, bamboo shoots, and carrots, along with chicken or tofu, nice and tender. Pair with Tilda Jasmine or Coconut Rice for an authentic finish.

6. Slow Cooker Lentil Curry

A hearty vegetarian favourite, lentil curry is simmered slowly to allow the lentils to absorb spices to become hearty, wholesome, and spiced to perfection. Slow cooking softens the lentils and develops a fragrant base, and for an authentic touch, try cooking with a spoonful of ghee. Serve with Tilda Brown Basmati for a filling, nutritious meal.

7. Slow Cooker Vegetable Biryani

A fragrant Indian rice dish layered with vegetables, spices, and saffron, traditionally cooked over a low flame to build the flavour profile. The slow cooker gives perfectly fluffy rice and tender, spiced vegetables without the fuss. Use Tilda Basmati to make the flavours sing.

Try our Slow Cooker Vegetable Biryani.

8. Slow Cooker Coconut Prawns with Rice

Drawing on Southeast Asian flavours, prawns are cooked gently in coconut milk and spices. Slow cooking ensures the prawns stay tender and take on the flavours they’re cooked in. Serve over Tilda Coconut Basmati for a tropical, comforting dish that’s perfect topped with a wedge of lime.

9. Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lamb Stew

Mediterranean lamb stews are often slow-simmered with tomatoes, olives, and herbs for rich, homey flavours. Traditionally, these stews would have been cooked in cooking pits or floor ovens to achieve that deep, slow-cooked taste. Your slow cooker makes it just as easy to get tender meat and a savoury sauce at home. Serve with Tilda Pure Basmati to soak up every delicious drop.

10. Slow Cooker Chickpea & Vegetable Tagine

Inspired by North African tagines, this mix of chickpeas, root vegetables, and warming spices like cumin and cinnamon is swapping a clay pot for your kitchen top. The slow cooker melds the flavours beautifully while keeping the vegetables tender. Serve over Tilda Brown Basmati for a comforting, aromatic, and veggie-packed weeknight meal.

From Indian curries to American pulled pork and fragrant Mediterranean stews, the slow cooker makes it effortless to explore world flavours from your own kitchen. Pair each dish with your favourite Tilda rice, add a sprinkle of herbs or a twist of spice, and weeknight dinners instantly feel more adventurous. Slow cooking takes the work off your plate, but keeps all the flavour for dishes that are simple, satisfying, and full of personality.