Curd Rice

Curd rice, also known as yogurt rice or thayir sadam, is a popular dish from South India. It is a simple and comforting dish made by combining cooked rice with yogurt (curd) and seasoned with various spices. Here's a basic recipe for curd rice:

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked rice
1 cup plain yogurt (curd)
Salt to taste1 tablespoon 
oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
A few curry leaves1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) for garnish

Instructions:

Cook the rice and let it cool down completely. You can use leftover rice or freshly cooked rice.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add salt to taste and mix well..

Add the cooked rice to the yogurt mixture and mix thoroughly, ensuring that the rice is coated evenly with the yogurt. You can adjust the quantity of yogurt as per your preference for consistency.

Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add cumin seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute until the spices release their aroma.
Pour the tempering (mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chilies, and curry leaves) over the curd rice and mix well. The tempering adds flavor to the dish..

If desired, add grated carrot for a crunchy texture and extra flavor. Mix it well with the curd rice.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) for added freshness and visual appeal.
Let the curd rice sit for a while to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve curd rice at room temperature or chilled as per your preference.

Curd rice is often enjoyed as a standalone dish or served as a side dish with pickles, papadums, or other South Indian accompaniments. It's a popular choice for a light and cooling meal, especially during hot summer days. Feel free to adjust the spices and add any additional ingredients according to your taste. Enjoy your curd rice!