Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Curd Rice
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 cup sona masuri rice
- • 2 cups fresh thick curd
- • 1/4 cup milk
- • 2 tbsp gingelly (sesame) oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp urad dal
- • 1/2 inch ginger, finely chopped
- • 8 curry leaves
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the rice with 3 cups water until very soft, then mash while still warm with the milk and salt.
2
Phase 2
Fold in the curd once the rice is lukewarm and mix to a creamy consistency.
3
Phase 3
Heat the gingelly oil and crackle the mustard seeds, urad dal, ginger, and curry leaves until the dal turns golden.
4
Phase 4
Pour the tempering over the rice, rest for 30 minutes, and serve at room temperature.