The curd rice is easy on the stomach and tastes great with a side of pickle and papadum! Curd rice is a popular and tasty South Indian dish that is served with a South Indian thali or meal.
- PREP TIME: 15 mins
- COOK TIME: 10 mins
- TOTAL TIME: 25 mins
INGREDIENTS of Curd Rice
- 1 cup rice
- 3 cups water 24 oz
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups plain yogurt whisked
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup grate carrots
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 green chili finely chopped
To temper
- 1.5 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
- 10 curry leaves
- 2 dried red chilies
How to cook Curd Rice
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Cook plain rice in pressure cooker for 2 whitles. Let the pressure release on its own.
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Once the rice is cooked, mash it a little using a masher.
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Transfer rice to a large bowl and let it cool them.
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Add in yogurt and milk and mix to combine.
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Then add in the grated carrot, chopped cilantro and green chili and mix to combine.
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Heat oil in a small pan on medium heat.
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Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds.
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Then add the urad dal and cook until it starts changing color.
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Add the ginger, curry leaves and dried red chilies.
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Transfer the tadka to the bowl of curd rice and mix.
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Cover and refrigerate the curd rice for few hours until chilled.
