South Indian Curd Rice, A Perfect Summer Lunch Delight

By Vidushi Singh 

South Indian Curd Rice, also known as Thayir Sadam, is a popular and traditional South Indian meal. It is a simple yet soothing dish of rice combined with yoghurt and spiced to taste.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked rice 1 cup plain Curd 1/4 cup milk 1 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp  mustard seeds 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1-2 green chilies 1/2-inch piece of ginger A few curry leaves A pinch of asafoetida 2 tbsp chopped coriander

Step 1

Start with Mashing the cooked rice using a spoon or your hands. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth.

Step 2

Now Add the mashed rice to the yogurt and mix well. In a pan Heat oil Add mustard seeds .

Step 3

Add cumin seeds, green chilies, grated ginger, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Pour the tempering over the rice and yogurt mixture.

Step 4

Mix well to incorporate the tempering into the rice. Add salt to taste. Adjust the consistency.

Step 5

Once done garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Enjoy this creamy and tasty Indian  dish!