Quick Curd Rice In Five Simple Steps

By Khairunnisa Ashifta Armar

Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 11:57 [IST]

Planning to switch to a healthier version for lunch today. This simple and quick to prepare curd rice recipe is the one you can smoothly opt for. With all the ingredients at an easy access in the kitchen, this is a sure shot recipe to lay your hands on.

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This recipe of curd rice is packed with the best nutrients more than one can ask for. Less oil, healthy and tastier! Imagine an all-in-one lunch recipe just a few steps away. even your little one is sure to shout yummy!

Serves: 2
Preparation time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins

This Simple Curd Rice Recipe Requires:

Curds (set dahi) - ½ cup
Milk - ½ cup
Basmati rice - 1 1/2 cups
Onions (chopped) - 1 small
Curry leaves - a handful
Mustard seeds - ½ tsp

Whole jeera seeds - ½ tsp
Chana dal/ urad dal - ½ tsp
Jeera powder - ½ tsp
Oil - 1 tbsp
Broken red chillies - 2
Green chillies (slit into two halves) - 2
Ginger (finely chopped) - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves - for garnishing
Pomegranate - a handful

Procedure

1. For seasoning: Heat a thick-bottomed vessel. Put curry leaves in it. When dry, put some oil and fry the curry leaves to prevent spluttering of the oil.

2. Add mustard seeds, red chillies, jeera seeds, chana/urad dal, ginger and green chillies and fry for a minute. Add onions and saute them till they turn translucent. Keep this seasoning aside.

3. Wash and boil rice in a cooker. Give two whistles. Make sure it is slightly overcooked. Add salt and allow it to cool. Add enough milk and check the consistency. Do not make it run thin.

4. Beat curds till smooth. Pour the curds over the rice and mix.

5. Add the seasoning to the rice. Mix well. Garnish with pomegranate and coriander leaves. Sprinkle jeera powder. Your yummy curd rice is ready to be served.

Nutrition Value: Curds work wonders for your health as it is loaded with oodles of proteins and vitamins. The dash of pomegranate seeds will pep up your energy levels with its multivitamins. Overall, a wholesome nutritious diet you must indulge in.