Curd Rice
Indian Indian - Chutneys and Sides

Curd Rice

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 1/2 cup rice
  • • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • • 1/4 cup milk
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 1 tbsp oil
  • • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • • 1/2 tsp urad dal
  • • 8 curry leaves
  • • 1 green chili, slit

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the rice with extra water until very soft, then mash it lightly while still warm.

2
Phase 2

Stir in the milk and salt, cool to room temperature, then fold in the whisked yogurt.

3
Phase 3

Heat the oil and pop the mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, and slit green chili.

4
Phase 4

Pour the tempering over the curd rice and mix well.

5
Phase 5

Rest for 15 minutes and serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.