Curd Rice 1

Curd Rice, a traditional South Indian comfort food, is a soothing blend of cooked rice, yogurt, and milk, tempered with mustard seeds, ginger, and green chillies — perfect as a cooling meal or side dish.

Ingredients

For the Curd Rice:

• 400 g rice
• 600 ml fresh curd (yogurt)
• 400 ml milk – boiled and cooled
• Salt – to taste
• 10 g fresh ginger – finely chopped
• 10 g green chillies – finely chopped

For the Tempering:

• 4 g mustard seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 30 ml oil

Method

1. Cook the Rice

   • Boil the rice in water with salt until soft but not mushy.
   • Drain excess water if any, and set aside to cool slightly.

2. Prepare the Base

   • In a large bowl, mix the warm rice with curd and boiled, cooled milk.
   • Stir in the finely chopped green chillies and ginger.

3. Temper the Spices

   • Heat oil in a small pan.
   • Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
   • Add a pinch of asafoetida and curry leaves. Sauté briefly.

4. Combine and Serve

   • Pour the tempering over the rice-curd mixture and mix well.
   • Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Serving Suggestion

• Best served with pickle, papad, or a spoonful of ghee.
• A perfect cooling meal for hot days or as part of a South Indian thali.