---
title: Curd Rice (South Indian Yogurt Rice)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/curd-rice
---

Gather @white rice{300%g}, @plain yogurt{400%g}, @mustard seed{1%tsp}, @curry leaf{10%leaf}, @dried red chili{2}, @vegetable oil{1%tbsp} and @fresh cilantro{1%tbsp}.

Mash about a third of the cooked rice with the back of a spoon to help it bind, then mix with the remaining rice, yogurt, @milk{100%ml} and @salt{1%tsp} until creamy.

Stir in the grated @carrot{1}.

Heat the oil in a small pan and crackle the mustard seeds, then add the @urad dal{1%tsp} and fry until light gold.

Add the curry leaves and dried red chilies and fry 20 seconds until fragrant.

Pour the sizzling tempering over the rice mixture and fold through gently.

Chill at least 20 minutes before serving cold or at room temperature, garnished with cilantro. ~{20%minutes}