Thayir Sadam| Curd Rice Recipe | Yogurt rice

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. 

What are the ingredients needed?

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?

1. Pressure cook the rice with 1 1/2 cup of water. 
2. Once the pressure is released, mash the rice and let it cool.
3. Then mix yogurt, milk and salt to this rice. 
4. 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.
5. Add this tempering to the curd rice, mix well and serve. 
6. 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.