Curd Rice Recipe
Curd Rice, also known as Thayir Sadam, is a popular South Indian dish made with cooked rice and yogurt. It is a soothing and cooling dish that is often served as part of a meal or as a light lunch or dinner. The rice is mixed with yogurt, tempered with spices, and garnished with herbs and vegetables for added flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked rice (preferably leftover rice)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (curd)
- 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- A few curry leaves
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Mash the cooked rice using a fork or your hands until it becomes soft and slightly mushy.
- In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add the mashed rice to the yogurt and mix well to combine. Adjust the consistency by adding more yogurt or rice as desired.
- Heat oil or ghee in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add urad dal, cumin seeds, grated ginger, green chili (if using), curry leaves, and asafoetida. Fry for a minute until the dal turns golden brown and aromatic.
- Pour the tempering over the curd rice and mix well.
- Season with salt and give it a final mix.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve the Curd Rice chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Note
- You can add additional toppings or mix-ins to the curd rice, such as grated carrot, chopped cucumber, pomegranate seeds, or roasted peanuts for added texture and flavor.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding or reducing the amount of green chili according to your taste preference.
- Curd Rice can be enjoyed year-round and is particularly refreshing during hot summer months.
- It is a popular dish in South Indian cuisine and is often served as part of a traditional meal or in temple prasadam (offering).
Curd Rice Recipe