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{{Short description|Indian dish}}
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| alternate_name = Yogurt rice
| country = [[India]]
| region = [[South Indian Cuisine]]
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| main_ingredient = [[Rice]], [[yogurt]], [[Tadka|tempering]]
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'''Curd rice''', also called '''yogurt rice''', is a dish originating from [[India]]. The word "[[Dahi (Curd)|curd]]" in [[Indian English]] refers to unsweetened [[probiotic]] [[yogurt]]. It is most popular in the [[South India|South Indian states]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Kerala]] , [[Karnataka]], [[Telangana]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]]; and also in [[Maharashtra]].<ref name="chand">Chandra, Smita (1991). ''From Bengal to Punjab: The Cuisines of India''. Crossing Press, p. 121.</ref><ref name="plunk">Plunkett, Richard, Teresa Cannon, Peter Davis, Paul Greenway, and Paul Harding (2001). ''Lonely Planet: South India'', p. 127.</ref><ref>Advantages of curd and curd rice:https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/curd-rice-dahi-chawal-yoghurt-winter-6141196/</ref>
In the state of Maharashtra it is known as ''dahi bhat''. In the state of Tamil Nadu it is called ''thayir saadam'', in [[Kerala]] it is called ''tayire chōre'' and in [[Telangana]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]] it is called ''perugannam/daddojanam''. In [[Karnataka]], it is called mosaranna. The dish is a staple of traditional cuisine, with the untempered version present at the end of almost every South Indian meal. The tempered version is often served during formal occasions and also offered as ''prasadam'' (blessed food) to devotees in temples.

==Preparation==
[[File:Plain Curd Rice.jpg|alt=|right|300x300px|The authentic South Indian dish]]
While it is most easily prepared by simply mixing steamed white rice and yogurt, more elaborate methods can be used when needed. Rice is prepared either via steaming or pressure cooking to be soft as in the South Indian style.<ref>Thayir Sadaam(Curd Rice):https://food.ndtv.com/recipe-thayir-saadam-curd-rice-218370</ref> It is then allowed to cool to room temperature, after which it is seasoned with finely chopped green [[chilli pepper|chillies]], [[ginger]], and [[Curry Tree|curry leaves]], and sometimes along with the [[Tempering (spices)|tempering]] of [[urad (bean)|black gram]], [[mustard seeds]], [[cumin]] seeds, and [[asafoetida]]. Finally, [[Curd (India)|curd]] and salt are added.<ref name="chand"/><ref name="plunk"/>

Alternatively, it can be prepared by mashing cooked plain rice (mostly leftovers) with some [[salt]], curd and (a little milk to lessen the sourness) garnishing it with fried [[urad dal]], [[mustard seeds]], green chilli and chopped [[cilantro|coriander]]. Also, adding a few chopped onions in bigger slices will help the curd rice from fermenting too quickly.<ref name="chand"/><ref name="plunk"/>

In some areas, curd rice is served in a unique style where steamed rice is mixed with mild curd, salted and then [[Tempering (spices)|tempered]] with mustard seeds, curry leaves, dry chillies and black gram. Garnishing varies with region, and ranges from grated carrots, pomegranate seeds, raisins, green and purple grapes, fried cashews to grated raw mango and boondi. It can be served lukewarm or chilled. Additional options include a pinch of powdered and roasted asafoetida.<ref name="chand"/><ref name="plunk"/>

Variations of the recipe are countless and are present in all states, reflecting the cuisine of each region. For example, in [[Karnataka]], yogurt chillies (''sandige menasu'') are commonly added as part of the tempering. Regardless of this, the base components of rice, yogurt, tempered ingredients, and fresh ingredients are consistent, with the different ingredients included in each step varying.

==Serving==
Curd rice is often eaten accompanied by [[South Asian pickles]]. In South Indian cuisine, curd rice is traditionally eaten at the end of lunch and dinner, as this helps ease the effects of spicy food consumed prior.<ref name="chand"/><ref name="plunk"/> It is also said to aid digestion, as well as to balance the effects of the warm climate.

==See also==
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* [[Cuisine of India]]
* [[List of rice dishes]]
* [[Rice congee]]
* [[South Indian cuisine]]
* [[Udupi cuisine]]

==References==
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{{Rice dishes}}
{{Indian Dishes}}

[[Category:Indian rice dishes]]
[[Category:South Indian cuisine]]

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