🇮🇳 Indian Cuisine

Curd Rice

Yogurt Rice

Prep Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Calories 200 kcal

Cooked rice mixed with yogurt and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and ginger. The essential South Indian comfort food and the traditional last course of a South Indian meal.

Ingredients

cooked rice (2 cups)
yogurt (1 cup)
milk
mustard seeds
urad dal
curry leaves
ginger
green chilies
pomegranate seeds
salt
oil

Instructions

1 Mix cooked rice with yogurt and a splash of milk. Mash lightly for a creamy texture.
2 Heat oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, ginger, and green chilies.
3 Pour tempering over the rice-yogurt mixture.
4 Mix well and add salt to taste.
5 Garnish with pomegranate seeds and coriander. Serve at room temperature or cold.

Did You Know?

In South India, a meal is not considered complete without ending with curd rice. It is also a beloved comfort food for the sick and for children.