South Indian Curd Rice (Dahi Chawal)

This is a traditional South Indian Curd Rice recipe. To South Indians, it’s exactly what Rajma Chawal is to Punjabis and Khichdi is to Gujarati’s.

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South Indian Curd Rice (Dahi Chawal)

Shristi Patni

This Curd Rice recipe is a very simple Indian dish that can be prepared in a jiffy, is healthy, and requires a few basic ingredients.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Sidedish

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

• Salt to taste
• 6 tsp coriander finely chopped
• 1 tsp green chilies finely chopped
• 6-8 curry leaves
• 2 tsp split black lentils
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 6 tsp oil
• 2 cups rice cooked
• 2 ½ cups fresh curd
• 6 tsp water

Instructions

 

• Take a deep bowl and add 6 teaspoons of water along with the rice. Use a potato masher to lightly mash the rice.
• Add salt and curd and mix well. Set aside.
• Take a small non-stick pan and heat oil in it. Add the split black lentils and mustard seeds and saute for 30 seconds over medium heat.
• Toss in the curry leaves along with curry leaves and saute for 30 seconds over medium heat.
• Add this mixture to the prepared curd and rice mixture and mix thoroughly.
• Garnish with coriander and refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Notes

If you like spicy food, add a few Kashmiri red chilies to the tempering.

Where to find curd cheese

The curd cheese referenced in the recipe above may not be available in your area. However, it may be available if you have an Indian market nearby. It is also known as paneer which is like cottage cheese but sieved. Sieved cottage cheese can be used as a substitute. It will not be as rich as curd cheese but will still taste delicious.

India is known for its food and culture

It’s different not only in terms of taste but also in its cooking methods. Indian food culture reflects a perfect blend of different ages and cultures and is influenced by several civilizations that have contributed a fair share of the overall development of our signature dishes.

Food from India is typically known for its spices and can be divided into two broad categories: North Indian Food and South Indian Food.

Curd Rice is known as Thayir Saddam, Daddojanam, or simply Dahi Chawal. It’s a very simple dish that can be prepared in a jiffy, is healthy and requires a few basic ingredients.

Rice and curd are mixed and topped with an authentic South Indian mixture of lentils and curry. The entire dish can be prepared in less than 15 minutes.

When visiting South India or dining at a South Indian restaurant, you’ll notice that the meal starts with a sweet (mithai) such as Kheer and ends with a serving of flavourful and soothing Curd Rice.

It can also be served as a one-dish meal as it’s refreshing and satiating with its homely aroma and cool flavor. This also makes it an appealing choice when it comes to packing meals for yourself, your children, or your spouse.

Commonly served during lunch, it is often accompanied by tangy Mango or Lemon pickle.

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