Curd rice is a popular South Indian dish made with cooked rice mixed with yogurt and seasoned with spices. This creamy and tangy dish is perfect for a light and comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 10-12 curry leaves
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
Directions
- In a bowl, mix together cooked rice, yogurt, and milk until well combined.
- In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. When they start to splutter, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, green chili, and curry leaves. Saute for a minute.
- Pour the tempering over the curd rice mixture and mix well. Add salt to taste.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve chilled.
Interesting Facts
Curd rice is a popular dish served in South Indian households as a part of their daily meals.
It is often served as a cooling dish during hot summer months due to its yogurt content.