Creamy & Perfect Curd Rice
Summary
- Prepare a quick and delicious creamy curd rice, a comforting South Indian staple. This recipe features soft, mashed rice mixed with creamy curd and milk, seasoned with fresh ginger, green chilies, and coriander. It's finished with a sizzling tempering of aromatic spices, nuts, and curry leaves, then garnished with fresh pomegranate for a delightful crunch.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Cooked Rice 5 cups
- Curd 500 ml
- Salt as per taste
- Milk 1 cup
- Chopped Green Chillies 2
- Grated Ginger 1 inch
- Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves 2 tbsp
All Ingredients - For Tempering
- Oil 2 tbsp
- Ghee 1 tbsp
- Mustard Seeds 1/2 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds 1/2 tbsp
- Chana Dal 1 tbsp
- Groundnuts 1 tbsp
- Red Chillies 2
- Cashews 2 tbsp
- Hing (Asafoetida) a pinch
- Curry Leaves few
All Ingredients - For Garnish
- Pomegranate 3 tbsp
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Mixing bowl
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Asafoetida (hing)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder + 1/4 tsp onion powder
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Rice Base
Take 5 cups of cooked rice in a large bowl. Mash the cooked rice slightly until it becomes soft and mushy.
Step 2: Add Curd and Seasoning
Add 500ml of curd and salt as per your taste to the mashed rice. Mix all ingredients well until combined.
Step 3: Adjust Consistency with Milk
Pour 1 cup of milk into the rice mixture. Mix well to achieve a creamy and desired consistency for the curd rice.
Step 4: Incorporate Fresh Ingredients
Add 2 chopped green chillies, 1 inch of grated ginger, and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander leaves to the rice mixture. Mix everything well.
Step 5: Prepare the Tempering - Part 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan. Add 1/2 tablespoon of mustard seeds, 1/2 tablespoon of cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon of chana dal, 1 tablespoon of groundnuts, 2 red chillies, and 2 tablespoons of cashews. for until the nuts start to turn light brown.
Step 6: Prepare the Tempering - Part 2
Add a pinch of hing (asafoetida) and a few curry leaves to the pan. Continue to fry until the curry leaves are crisp and the nuts are golden brown and aromatic.
Step 7: Combine Tempering with Rice
Carefully pour the hot mixture over the prepared curd rice in the bowl.
Step 8: Garnish and Serve
Add 3 tablespoons of fresh pomegranate seeds to the curd rice. Mix gently to distribute the and pomegranate throughout the rice. The creamy and perfect curd rice is now ready to serve.
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