On hot days, my mother always made curd rice. This curd rice recipe was her way of giving the body rest and comfort. She believed food should cool you down, not make you feel heavy — and curd rice does exactly that.
This recipe is simple, gentle on the stomach, and perfect for lunch or light dinners.
Why This Curd Rice Recipe Works
This curd rice recipe uses basic ingredients but delivers maximum comfort. The combination of soft rice, fresh curd, and simple tempering makes it soothing and refreshing. It’s beginner-friendly and requires no special cooking skills.
Ingredients for Curd Rice
- Cooked rice – 2 cups (cooled)
- Fresh curd – 1½ cups
- Salt – to taste
For Tempering
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
- Curry leaves – few
- Green chilli – 1 (optional)
- Ginger – 1 tsp (finely chopped)
How to Make Curd Rice
Mash cooled rice slightly. Add curd and salt, then mix gently.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilli, and ginger. Pour this tempering over the rice and mix lightly.
My mother always added curd only after the rice cooled — she said warm rice spoils the taste.
Tips from My Mother
- Use fresh curd only
- Rice must be completely cooled
- Keep it simple, don’t overload spices
Serving Suggestions
Serve this curd rice recipe with pickle or papad. It pairs nicely with Lemon Rice Recipe and works well after heavier meals like Veg Biryani Recipe.
Final Thoughts
This humble curd rice recipe proves that food doesn’t need complexity to be comforting. Light, cooling, and nourishing — just the way my mother made it.
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