Curd Rice

Curd rice is a healthy comfort food in Tamil Nadu that is usually consumed with just pickles as accompaniment. Since curd is a natural coolant, curd rice works best for the hot weather in Tamil Nadu and is an effortless recipe that anybody can whip up. Curd rice is probiotic, refreshing and also an integral part of a brahmin meal.

Recipe Facts

Preparation Time
5 minutes
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Category
Veg
Type
Lunch

2 cups cooked rice
1 cup thick curd (yoghurt)
½ cup milk
1-2 dry red chillies
¼ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp urad dal
¼ tsp chana dal
½ tsp grated ginger
A pinch of hing
1 sprig of curry leaves
Oil
Salt

Step 1 – Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, urad dal and chana dal. Fry for a few seconds and when the dal turns a little brown add the hing, red chillies, grated ginger and curry leaves. Let it fry for a minute and turn off the flame.

Step 2 – In a bowl add the curd and milk and beat well. (Milk can be replaced with water). Add the tempered spices to the curd mixture.

Step 3 – Add the cooked rice to the mixture and mix well. Add salt as required. If the consistency is thick add water as required. Yummy curd rice is ready to serve!

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