Curd rice is a beloved comfort food, especially popular in South India, where it is cherished for its naturally cooling properties. This dish is made by combining creamy curd (yogurt) with soft, cooked rice and then enhanced with a fragrant tempering of everyday aromatics like curry leaves, mustard seeds, and green chilies.
To make it even more delightful, seasonal additions such as fresh mango pieces and juicy pomegranate seeds are added. These fruits not only bring a subtle sweetness but also add bursts of flavor and vibrant color, making the dish both refreshing and visually appealing.
Simple yet wholesome, curd rice is the perfect blend of taste, texture, and tradition — a true comfort food for warm days or whenever you crave something soothing.
● INGREDIENTS REQUIRED
• Fresh Curd – 1 and a half cup
• Cooked Rice – 1 cup
• Finely chopped mangoes – 3 tbsp
• Pomegranate kernels – 2 tbsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
● INGREDIENTS FOR TADKA/TEMPERING
• Oil/ Ghee – 2 tbsp
• Rai/Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
• Crushed black peppers – 1/4 tsp
• Hing/Asafoetida – 1/4 tsp
• Whole Red Chily – 1 no.
• Curry Leaves – 1-2 sprigs
● STEP-BY STEP
1- Combine curd and rice in a mixing bowl and add salt. Mix the three ingredients nicely
Now, Prepare for Tadka/Tempering
Tadka/Tempering
1- Heat oil or ghee in a tadka pan
2- Add rai/Mustard seeds and allow them to crackle
3- Next, add hing/asafoetida followed by whole red chilly and curry leaves
4- Allow all the ingredients to crackle
5- Add a pinch of crushed black pepper and turn off the flame
6- Pour this tadka over the curd-rice mix
7- Garnish curd rice with diced mangoes and pomegranate kernels
8- Serve the tasty curd rice with mango-pomegranate salsa in your lunch as a side dish
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