Curd Rice

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups cooked rice

2 cups fresh curds (dahi)

1 tsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)

4 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)

1 to 2 green chillies , slit green chillies

a pinch of asafoetida (hing)

Salt to taste

For The Garnish

1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method:

Combine the rice and curds together in a bowl and keep aside.

Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.

When the seeds crackle, add the urad dal, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.

Add the asafoetida, prepared curd-rice mixture, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.

Add the salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 minute.

Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Nutrient Value per serving (serves 4)