Curd rice is a comforting South Indian rice recipe that is creamy & yummy. Curd rice is made by mixing cooked rice with thick curd & tempered spices. Curd Rice aids in digestion and an ideal travel & lunch box dish. A lunch meal is said to be complete only with curd rice.
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.
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Curd Rice
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw rice
- 1 cup thick curd
- 1/4 cup milk boiled and cooled
- 2 tsp butter
- 1.5 tbsp carrot chopped finely
- 1/2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped finely
- 1 tsp ginger chopped finely
- salt to taste
To Temper:
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 3/4 tsp urad dal
- 1 green chilli chopped finely
- a generous pinch hing
- a sprig curry leaves
Instructions
- 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.
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.
- Add butter for a creamy texture and flavour
How to make Curd Rice
- 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.
Expert Tips
- 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
Lovely pics as usual…:)
Gauri
Its my favourite, always have this at all the south indian weddings or get togethers!
Pavithra Elangovan
For me too..meal never completes without this…yumm and comforting.
Premalatha Aravindhan
Who will say no to thayir sadham,luks gr8:)
jeyashrisuresh
Even curd rice is most important for me in a full course meal. I love the seasoning and presentation
Prathibha
Curd rice is most comforting for any south Indian..love it to the core…yummm n nice presentation
Priti S
All time fav..looks yum
divya
Wow mouth watering curd rice..looks so tempting.
Sangeetha
its my fav too…i love adding chopped raw cashew nuts n mango…yours' look so yummy n colorful…nice clicks!!
Nalini's Kitchen
My all time comforting food,looks creamy and delicious,wish to have that bowl of curd rice…
Shailaja Reddy
Curd rice will give good taste.
Nisa Homey
My favorite quick meal…YUM!
Srimathi
The most comforting food.
Sunshine And Smile
We love curd rice. I also fry some red chili to bite along with each spoon of the rice 🙂
Chitra
me too planning to post it..its looking creamy ,,our fav:)
Saraswathi Tharagaram
Love the way you presented. Absolutely delicious..
Nivedhanams Sowmya
love the dhonnai u have served it in!!!! a pictorial delight to watch this simple and healthy rice
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Priya
SImply love this rice, my all time favourite food.
Prathima Rao
One of the most comforting food I know!!! Lovely presentation!!
Prathima Rao
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Divya Pramil
Wow yummilicious clicks 🙂 And delicious thayir sadham!!
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Vardhini
Inviting bowl of rice Sharmi.
Reshmi Mahesh
Yummy rice…Loved the clicks and very cute bowl..
Shweta in the Kitchen
this such a soothing recipe for the stomach, great clicks
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Shanavi
Just the way I like it..mom makes the same way..
hema
I prepared this yummy curd rice. My dad praised me. Thanks to you Sharmi 🙂
Veena Theagarajan
so comforting rice.. With all the vegetables added it is very balanced and healthy
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Want to polish off the whole bowl – looks delicious!
indianspicemagic
I too prepared this for my daughters first birthday party and it was a super duper hit.
Radhika M
Hi..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
Sharmi, l second Radhika's comment. Curd rice was in demand suddenly.
btw, Radhika so glad to see you.
sangeetha preetham
lovely recipe:) thanks for sharing..
Pat
Hi 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
Sure will post it soon
Navie Soobramoney
Im from South Africa n I love curd rice. ..with cashew nuts tossed in ghee….yuummy
Navie Soobramoney
Im from South Africa n my family simply love curd rice….especially with cashew nuts tossed in ghee
SARANYA SAMPATH
Lovely receipe…..thank u
chefaicha- شهيوات عائشة
Thanks for sharing the recipe, it looks moist and delicious!
Sharmi
Sharmi is it boiled milk ? Can u mention it in recipe pls….
SHARMILEE J
Yes it is boiled milk, have updated it now
Sakthi
Hi Sharmi,
Curd rice turned out tasty. Thanks!