Curd Rice

Curd rice is close to every south indian’s heart, especially for the brahmins, who would not hesitate to admit that it is ambrosia for them. Serve a south indian a hearty meal, but he or she is unlikely to be appeased unless the meal is suitably concluded with curd rice, which has a soothing effect, balancing the effect of other spicy dishes!

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Boiled Rice
• 2 cups of plain yogurt (Curd)
• 2 Tbsp Oil
• 1/4 cup milk
• Finely chopped coriander leaves
• 1-2 green chilies
• 1 tsp. chana daal
• 1 tsp. urad daal
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1 1/2 tsp. finely chopped ginger
• 2 Tbsp desiccated coconut
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

• In a saucepan heat 2 tablespoonful of oil.
• Add mustard seeds to the oil.
• When the mustard seeds start popping add chana and urad daal.
• After a minute, add in the ginger, coriander and green chilies.
• Sauté them for a minute.
• Take the pan off the gas. Add in the rice.
• Mix the salt and desiccated coconut.
• Just before serving, mix all the ingredients with yogurt (curd) and milk. Curd rice is ready to be served.