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Cucumber curd rice
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Cucumber curd rice

Easy to make South Indian curd rice with the goodness of cucumber, perfect for the summer season
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: South Indian
Keyword: South Indian lunch recipes
Servings: 1
Author: Jeyashri suresh

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sona masoori rice or raw rice un cooked rice
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup grated cucumber
  • Salt as needed
  • ½ cup thick yogurt
  • Coriander leaves to garnish

To temper

  • 3 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • 2 pinches Asafoetida
  • 1 slit green chili
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 red chili
  • Few curry leaves

Instructions

  • Wash rice and add 1 cup of water to this.
  • Pressure cook this for 4-5 whistles
  • Mash the rice and cool this completely.
  • Add salt, grated cucumber and curd to this.
  • If you are packing for lunch box, add ¼ cup of milk and ¼ cup of yogurt.
  • Add the grated cucumber to this. You can add 2-4 tbsp of grated carrot too.
  • In a pan add oil and add the mustard seeds, chana dal, slit green chili, cumin seeds, red chili and curry leaves.
  • Let the mustard seeds splutter and the dal turns into golden brown.
  • Add this to the bowl.
  • Mix well. You can use your hands to mix it or use a clean spoon.
  • Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
  • Chill and serve or pack for lunch box.
  • You can enjoy this with any pickle. Personally I loved this as it is.

Notes

Notes:
1. Since we are adding cucumber it tends to ooze out little water and make the consistency perfect after an hour of making.
2. Cucumber curd rice pairs well with pickle or vatha kuzhambu too.