Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

Easy Curd Rice Recipe to Beat the Heat This Summer

Summer is in full swing, and with the rising temperatures, it’s time to switch up your meal plan. 

Curd rice is a classic and can be prepared in a jiffy.

Ingredients

 1 cup of cooked rice    1 cup of curd (yoghurt)    1/2 cup of milk    Salt to taste    1 tablespoon of clarified butter (ghee) or oil    1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds    1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds    1-2 green chillies, chopped (optional)    A few curries leaves    Coriander leaves for garnishing

 In a bowl, mix the cooked rice, curd, and milk. Mash the rice slightly with a spoon or potato masher to break any lumps.

 Add salt according to your taste and thoroughly combine.

Heat the clarified butter (ghee) or oil in a pan over medium heat.

Include the cumin and mustard seeds and watch them sputter.

Add the chopped green chillies (if using) and curry leaves to the pan and sauté for a few seconds.

 Mix well after adding the tempering to the curd rice.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve the curd rice chilled or at room temperature.