Today the recipe which I am sharing-Curd rice is my sister’s favorite thing to eat. She can have it every single day. So whenever I make it, I remember her. Even while writing this post I am thinking of her 🙂 .
What is Curd Rice?
Curd rice is a very tasty vegetarian dish from India. It’s a specialty of South India. The dish is made by mixing slightly overcooked rice with yogurt. It’s then tempered with spices and curry leaves. Sometimes vegetables like carrot and cucumber are also added to it but that’s not mandatory. It’s a real comfort food, especially during summers.
What to serve with it?
This simple rice dish doesn’t need a lot of things on the side. You can enjoy it with some Indian pickle or roasted popadum on the side. Otherwise, a simple stir-fried vegetable recipe like Cabbage poriyal, beetroot poriyal, or simple stir-fried potatoes are perfect to be served with Yogurt rice.
Type of rice to be used
Always use short-grain rice variety to make this dish. The rice has to be overcooked and slightly mashed before mixing with yogurt. To cook rice in a pot use 1:3.5 rice to water ratio. It will give overcooked, mushy rice. If you are using in a pressure cooker or instant pot almost double the amount of water you usually add to cook the rice.
Important tips
Let the rice reach room temperature before adding yogurt to it. The amount of yogurt will vary depending upon its consistency. It should be enough to form a creamy consistency when mixed with rice. If the yogurt is sour add some milk to balance the flavors.
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How to make Curd Rice?
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