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    31st August 2022 Indian

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    Easy Curd Rice

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    This Easy Curd rice recipe is one I came across via my neighbours who are South Indian. In this recipe leftover fresh rice is mixed with Yoghurt and topped with tempered herbs and spices. It is a healthy, delicious recipe that is also know as Thayir Sadam. It is often used in religious practices but the ingredients differ slightly for the home cooked version vs the temple version. This is a recipe that is packed full of flavour and is quick to make.

    Curd Rice in a bowl on top of chopping board

    Curd rice - What is it?

    The simplest explanation is that this is a recipe that mixes Rice (pre cooked and cooled) with Yoghurt and topped with tempered Spices and Herbs.

    Ingredients needed

    Cooked Rice - Make sure the rice is cooled but not fridge cold.

    Yoghurt and Milk -Plain Yoghurt or Natural Yoghurt is best. If it is very thick, add a little extra Milk and mix through.

    Oil -Vegetable, Canola or Corn Oil.

    Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Dry Red Chillies,  Fresh Curry Leaves - Adds a lovely aroma and earthiness.

    Urad Daal - Optional

    Garlic, Ginger, Green Chilli, Coriander- For another layer of flavour.

    How to make Curd Rice

    Let leftover Rice cool and mix with a spoon.

    Leftover rice in a bowl

    Mix Yoghurt, Milk, Green Chilli, Ginger and Coriander in a small bowl.

    Or you can add the Yoghurt first and the other ingredients later like I have here.

    Yoghurt being misxed into rice in bowl

    Add to the Rice and mix through thoroughly.

    Heat Oil in a pan.

    Then add Cumin & Mustard Seeds.

    When they begin to splutter, add Red Chilli and Urad Daal.

    Add Curry Leaves and Garlic.

    Fry until the Garlic starts to turn golden.

    Tempering herbs and spices in oil

    Pour the tempering to the Curd Rice and mix.

    Tips to make it

    Rice - It is best to use Rice that has been made on the day and then left to cool.

    You can also use leftover rice incase you have some extra.

    Make sure the rice is completely cool first!

    Mix the rice well before adding the Yoghurt.

    Yoghurt - Add more or less Yoghurt according to your taste.

    Use Plain Yoghurt. If using a thick Yoghurt, add a splash or 2 of milk.

    Rice - You can use White or Brown Rice in this recipe.

    Garnish - You can garnish the Rice with Cashews (lightly fried in Oil), Coriander and Pomegranate.

    Double - This curd rice recipe can be doubled.

    Can this be made Vegan?

    For a Vegan version, use Coconut Milk and Vegan Yoghurt.

    Storage

    It is best to eat Curd Rice fresh on the day but if you do have leftovers and wish to store it, it will keep well in the fridge for 3 days in an airtight container.

    I would not recommend freezing it as the Yoghurt will split.

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    Easy Curd rice

    This Easy Curd rice recipe is one I came across via my neighbours who are South Indian. In this recipe leftover fresh rice is mixed with Yoghurt and topped with tempered herbs and spices. It is a healthy, delicious recipe that is also know as Thayir Sadam. It is often used in religious practices but the ingredients differ slightly for the home cooked version vs the temple version. This is a recipe that is packed full of flavour and is quick to make.

    Course Lunch, Sides
    Cuisine Indian, South Indian
    Keyword Curd Rice
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 338 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    Rice

    • ½ cup Rice Cooked and Cooled
    • 220 g Plain Yoghurt
    • 60 ml Milk
    • 1 tsp Ginger crushed
    • 1 tbsp Coriander chopped

    Tempering

    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
    • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 2 Dry Red Chillies
    • ½ tsp Urad Daal
    • 7 Curry Leaves
    • 1 large clove Garlic sliced

    Instructions

    Rice

    1. Let leftover Rice cool and mix with a spoon.

    2. Mix Yoghurt, Milk, Green Chilli, Ginger, Curry Leaves and Coriander in a small bowl.

    3. Add to the Rice and mix through thoroughly.

    Tempering

    1. Heat Oil in a pan. Then add Cumin & Mustard Seeds.

    2. When they begin to splutter, add Red Chilli and Urad Daal.

    3. Add Curry Leaves and Garlic. Fry until the Garlic starts to turn golden.

    4. Pour the tempering to the Curd Rice and mix.

    Recipe Notes

    Tips to make it

    Rice - It is best to use Rice that has been made on the day and then left to cool.

    You can also use leftover rice incase you have some extra.

    Make sure the rice is completely cool first!

    Mix the rice well before adding the Yoghurt.

    Yoghurt - Add more or less Yoghurt according to your taste.

    Use Plain Yoghurt. If using a thick Yoghurt, add a splash or 2 of milk.

    Rice - You can use White or Brown Rice in this recipe.

    Garnish - You can garnish the Rice with Cashews (lightly fried in Oil), Coriander and Pomegranate.

    Double - This curd rice recipe can be doubled.

    Can this be made Vegan?

    For a Vegan version, use Coconut Milk and Vegan Yoghurt.

    Storage

    It is best to eat Curd Rice fresh on the day but if you do have leftovers and wish to store it, it will keep well in the fridge for 3 days in an airtight container.

    I would not recommend freezing it as the Yoghurt will split.

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Curd rice
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 338 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Trans Fat 0.03g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Cholesterol 18mg6%
    Sodium 143mg6%
    Potassium 339mg10%
    Carbohydrates 47g16%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 543IU11%
    Vitamin C 178mg216%
    Calcium 241mg24%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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