Curd Rice

Curd rice is a typical south indian dish which is quiet easy to make, light on stomach and gives you lot of energy as well. It is made in different ways at different parts of south india but the basic idea is to mix cooked rice and little sour curd with some salt. And the variations include adding some fruits like pomegranate or grapes and even fried cashew nuts or raisins. Here's my version of a very simple curd rice.

Ingredients:

Rice                         1 cup, cooked well.

Curd                         2 cups

Salt                           As per taste

For Seasoning:

Small onion              3-4, finely chopped

Curry leaves             Few

Green Chilli             3-4, chopped

Ginger                      1 inch piece, finely chopped

Mustard                    1 tsp

Oil                            2 tsp

Method:

Cook rice very well and keep aside.
Heat oil in a small pan to make seasoning, add mustard and when they splutter add ginger, green chillies and curry leaves. Add onion and fry for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Mix curd and rice well. Add salt as per taste. Add the seasoning and keep for 15 minutes.
Serve with your favorite pickle or rice crackers.

Note: If you are using sour curd, mix rice with milk and add only 2 tablespoon of sour curd. Mix and keep for 3 to 4 hours. Your curd rice is ready!!!