Master The Art Of Making Delicious Curd Rice With These Simple Tricks

Curd rice, a South Indian favorite, blends cooked rice with creamy yogurt for a cooling, comforting dish, ideal for hot days or post-meal relaxation. Here are easy steps to prepare curd rice, a popular South Indian dish:

1.Ingredients

- 1 cup rice

- 1.5 cups yogurt (curd)

- 1/4 cup milk

- Salt to taste

- For tempering:

- 1 tablespoon cooking oil

- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 2-3 green chilies, chopped

- A few curry leaves

- 1/2 inch piece of ginger, finely chopped

- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves for garnish

2.Instructions

Step1-Cooking Rice

Cook the rice until it's soft and slightly mushy. You can cook it in a rice cooker or on the stove. Once cooked, let it cool down a bit.

Step2-Preparing Yogurt Mixture

In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt and milk (if using) until smooth. Add salt to taste.

Step3-Mixing Rice and Yogurt

Once the rice has cooled down to a warm temperature, add it to the bowl of yogurt mixture. Mix well to combine. The rice will absorb the yogurt and become creamy.