Today's recipe is Curd Rice. Typical South Indian meal is never complete without curd rice. I often make this Curd rice. Thaara loves it so much. Whenever you ask her, what she wants to eat , her first choice will be "thayir mamma- chicken" , second choice will be "Thayir mamma- mutton" and third choice will be "thayir mamma- fish". So when I run out of options, I pack curd rice for her lunch and of course, she will finish it fully. Other days, the excuse will be she didn't have enough time.
Rice, 1/2 cup
Yogurt, 1 cup
Milk, 1/2 cup
Salt, as needed
To temper
Oil, 2 teaspoon
Mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon
Asafoetida, a pinch
Green chillies, 2-3 nos
Ginger, a small piece(about 2")- grated
Curry leaves, a sprig
Cilantro, a handful (to garnish)
How it is made?
- Pressure cook the rice with 1 1/2 cup of water.
- Once the pressure is released, mash the rice and let it cool.
- Then mix yogurt, milk and salt to this rice.
- In a pan, heat oil add mustard seeds, when they crack add the chillies, curry leaves, grated ginger, a pinch of asafoetida and fry for a minute or two.
- Add this tempering to the curd rice, mix well and serve.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Classic combination for the curd rice is pickle. It serves 2 - 3 persons.
Notes:
- The ratio I use to cook rice for this is 1:3. For a cup of rice, 3 cup of water.
- For variations,you can add cucumber, raw mango and carrot too in the rice. Also can add fruits like grapes, pomegranate etc.,
- If needed, adjust the yogurt and milk to your taste.
WOW so refreshing dish. One of my favorite lunch menu during summer season.
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ReplyDeleteLove the presentation especially the rose carrot. Makes a meal complete
ReplyDeletelovely presentation and i say it's comfort food.
ReplyDeleteThis with some lemon pickle, can have it anytime..
ReplyDeleteBeautifully decorated Divya! looks yum and tempting me to have it
ReplyDeleteperfectly creamy and beautifully styled
ReplyDeleteyes my kids too love curd rice, that too lil' ones'most fav:) Comfort and delicious meal...love the cute rose made using carrot peel!
ReplyDeleteThaiyr saadham is my favorite Divya, Looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy all time omfort food.love to have it with mango pickle.
ReplyDeleteI just love curd rice, when ever I go for a South indian function I am on a look out for this!
ReplyDeleteWho will say no to this comforting food, such a cute presentation..
ReplyDeleteBtw regarding ur q'n about the cheese, i used gruyere cheese Divya.
Simple and delicious curd rice.
ReplyDeleteMore than the recipe, I was looking at the picture for a long time. So eye catching....
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ReplyDeleteLil one too loves curd rice for lunch,or any meal for that matter.Pic looks yum..
ReplyDeleteLove curd rice! And amazing presentation. :)
ReplyDeleteCurd rice is any-time comfort food.. I always end up with a curd rice at the end of any feast..
ReplyDeleteMy comfort food.Lovely picture
ReplyDeleteCute carrot rose :). And give a spoon for the rice, please....Yum!
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