Curd rice is a comforting south indian rice recipe…Curd rice preparation is very easy..It always makes me wonder how with the simple and humble ingredients it makes a flavourful and complete meal.It is actually not much of a recipe the measures and ingredients can be adjusted as per our reference. I love the buttery creamy curd rice served in grand sweets so tried to replicate it at home and here is my version of it.With all the fruits and nuts it is also called as Bagala Bath.
Curd Rice Recipe – Ingredients
Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 20 mins | Serves : 1
Recipe Category: Main | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Recipe Category: Main | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Raw Rice – 1/2 cup
Thick curd – 1 cup
Milk – 1/4 cup(boiled and cooled)
Butter – 2 tsp
Carrot – 1.5 tbsp (chopped finely)
Coriander leaves – 1/2 tbsp (chopped finely)
Ginger – 1 tsp (chopped finely)
Salt – to taste
To temper:
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Urad dal – 3/4 tsp
Green chilli – 1 chopped finely
Hing – a generous pinch
Curry leaves – a sprig
Method:
- Rinse rice twice and pressure cook rice with 2 cups of water for 4 whistles. Once pressure releases, allow the rice to cool a bit, Then mash the rice along with butter and curd. Mix well then add milk, mix to form a creamy mixture. Sprinkle little water if you prefer. Then heat oil in a kadai then add the ingredients listed under ‘to temper’ let it splutter.
- Then add the tempered items to the curd rice mixture. Add carrot, coriander leaves, ginger, required salt and give a quick stir.
Serve warm or chilled as per your preference.
My Notes:
- Make sure to cool down the rice before you add curd.
- If you prefer to add any seasonal fruits then add pomegranate and grapes which are apt for curd rice.
- You can also add raisins and cashews along with the tempering.
- Milk is added to avoid sourness when prepared in advance like while we pack it for lunch.I love it cold so used chilled curd.
- For a creamy version of curd rice, use thick curd.
Rashida shaikh says
August 29, 2012 at 12:45 pmLovely pics as usual…:)
Gauri says
August 29, 2012 at 1:17 pmIts my favourite, always have this at all the south indian weddings or get togethers!
Pavithra Elangovan says
August 29, 2012 at 1:32 pmFor me too..meal never completes without this…yumm and comforting.
Premalatha Aravindhan says
August 29, 2012 at 1:41 pmWho will say no to thayir sadham,luks gr8:)
jeyashrisuresh says
August 29, 2012 at 1:47 pmEven curd rice is most important for me in a full course meal. I love the seasoning and presentation
Prathibha says
August 29, 2012 at 2:17 pmCurd rice is most comforting for any south Indian..love it to the core…yummm n nice presentation
Priti S says
August 29, 2012 at 2:20 pmAll time fav..looks yum
divya says
August 29, 2012 at 2:27 pmWow mouth watering curd rice..looks so tempting.
Sangeetha says
August 29, 2012 at 3:00 pmits my fav too…i love adding chopped raw cashew nuts n mango…yours' look so yummy n colorful…nice clicks!!
Nalini's Kitchen says
August 29, 2012 at 3:03 pmMy all time comforting food,looks creamy and delicious,wish to have that bowl of curd rice…
Shailaja Reddy says
August 29, 2012 at 3:31 pmCurd rice will give good taste.
Nisa Homey says
August 29, 2012 at 4:24 pmMy favorite quick meal…YUM!
Srimathi says
August 29, 2012 at 4:49 pmThe most comforting food.
Sunshine And Smile says
August 30, 2012 at 12:00 amWe love curd rice. I also fry some red chili to bite along with each spoon of the rice 🙂
Chitra says
August 30, 2012 at 4:28 amme too planning to post it..its looking creamy ,,our fav:)
Saraswathi Tharagaram says
August 30, 2012 at 7:08 amLove the way you presented. Absolutely delicious..
Nivedhanams Sowmya says
August 30, 2012 at 9:41 amlove the dhonnai u have served it in!!!! a pictorial delight to watch this simple and healthy rice
Sowmya
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Priya says
August 30, 2012 at 9:53 amSImply love this rice, my all time favourite food.
Prathima Rao says
August 30, 2012 at 5:02 pmOne of the most comforting food I know!!! Lovely presentation!!
Prathima Rao
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Divya Pramil says
August 30, 2012 at 6:59 pmWow yummilicious clicks 🙂 And delicious thayir sadham!!
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Vardhini says
August 31, 2012 at 1:45 amInviting bowl of rice Sharmi.
Reshmi Mahesh says
August 31, 2012 at 4:53 amYummy rice…Loved the clicks and very cute bowl..
Shweta in the Kitchen says
August 31, 2012 at 5:19 amthis such a soothing recipe for the stomach, great clicks
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Shanavi says
August 31, 2012 at 8:47 amJust the way I like it..mom makes the same way..
hema says
August 31, 2012 at 8:55 amI prepared this yummy curd rice. My dad praised me. Thanks to you Sharmi 🙂
Veena Theagarajan says
August 31, 2012 at 1:36 pmso comforting rice.. With all the vegetables added it is very balanced and healthy
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Now Serving says
August 31, 2012 at 8:23 pmWant to polish off the whole bowl – looks delicious!
indianspicemagic says
September 1, 2012 at 10:26 amI too prepared this for my daughters first birthday party and it was a super duper hit.
Radhika M says
November 5, 2012 at 6:16 pmHi..just wanted to let you know, I made this today, and it is AWESOME! Never ever could understand when people used to go ga-gaa over curd rice, but made properly it is really tasty..thanks a lot for sharing this recipe 🙂
Preethi R says
April 19, 2013 at 8:42 amSharmi, l second Radhika's comment. Curd rice was in demand suddenly.
btw, Radhika so glad to see you.
sangeetha preetham says
March 20, 2014 at 8:19 amlovely recipe:) thanks for sharing..
Pat says
May 18, 2014 at 8:57 amHi Sharmi,
lovely recipe. thank u.. would u be able to tell us how to make homemade curd please.. it would be great..
waiting for ur reply
SHARMILEE J says
May 18, 2014 at 12:30 pmSure will post it soon
Navie Soobramoney says
June 2, 2014 at 5:43 pmIm from South Africa n I love curd rice. ..with cashew nuts tossed in ghee….yuummy
Navie Soobramoney says
June 2, 2014 at 5:45 pmIm from South Africa n my family simply love curd rice….especially with cashew nuts tossed in ghee
SARANYA SAMPATH says
April 24, 2015 at 10:17 amLovely receipe…..thank u
chefaicha- شهيوات عائشة says
August 16, 2015 at 1:11 pmThanks for sharing the recipe, it looks moist and delicious!
Sharmi says
January 5, 2016 at 1:18 pmSharmi is it boiled milk ? Can u mention it in recipe pls….
SHARMILEE J says
January 6, 2016 at 6:15 amYes it is boiled milk, have updated it now
Sakthi says
March 21, 2016 at 8:40 amHi Sharmi,
Curd rice turned out tasty. Thanks!