Curd rice.....

Curd rice is a popular South Indian dish.A perfect south Indian meal will never end up without this simple curd rice.Curd rice also known as yogurt rice is the most comforting food for me.Curd Rice is truly comfort food! Of South Indian origin, it tastes great with just a pickle or chutney.Some times I temper my leftover rice and enjoy it heartily! In South Indian cuisine, its common to eat curd rice at  lunch.Yogurt Rice is good for lunch box as a complete meal.Today we will learn how to prepare South Indian Curd rice by following this easy step.....

INGREDIENTS:

• Rice-1 cup.
• Curd-1 cup.
• Mustard seed-1 tsp.
• Chana dal-1 tsp.
• Finely chopped ginger-1/2 tsp.
• Green chili-1-2(as your wish).
• Curry leaves-10-12.
• Refined oil-1 tsp.
• Salt to taste.

PREPARATION:

• Wash & cook the rice in such a way that it slightly overcooked(u can pressure cook rice for 4-5 whistle).Mash it nicely with potato masher,if it is not available,u can mash it by using back side of serving spoon..
• Let it cool,add curd & needed salt.
• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds,let it crackle,add chana dal,saute it till the dal turns golden brown.
• Then add chopped ginger,curry leaves & sliced green chili,saute it for a few second.Pour it over the curd rice & mix well...
• Serve it with pickle or any side dishes..

                   *The curd rice will thicken as it cool,u can adjust the thickness by adding                                                                     curd.