Quick Curd Rice is a popular South Indian recipe prepared by rice, yoghurt and ginger. Curd Rice recipe is very simple and can be prepared on occasions like kitty parties, get-togethers and even game nights. An easy-to-make curd rice recipe is seasoned well with salt and tempered deliciously with asafoetida, cumin leaves, mustard and cumin seeds. Curry leaves add a nice aroma and flavour to this curd rice recipe.

If you have sudden guests coming over and you don't wish to prepare anything elaborate, then go for this easy Curd rice recipe which will not take much of your time and effort. Prepare this yummy curd rice recipe for your loved ones on lazy weekends and serve it chilled. You can also add vegetables like carrots and cucumbers according to your taste and preferences. Try this traditional Quick Curd Rice Recipe and savour it with your loved ones. If you wish to add an extra zing to this south Indian recipe then pair it with crispy papads.

Ingredients of Quick Curd Rice
1 cup rice
salt as required
2 pinches asafoetida
2 green chilli
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 cup yoghurt (curd)
2 sprigs curry leaves
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
 

How to make Quick Curd Rice
Step 1
Wash rice in running water and soak them for 20 minutes. Take a pressure cooker, add enough water and put rice in cooker. Sprinkle salt and cook rice for few minutes.
Step 2
When rice fluffs up, keep them aside to cool completely. Then add curd to rice and mix well until it combines completely with rice. Keep curd rice aside.
Step 3
Take a pan and heat oil, add cumin and mustard seeds. Cook until the seeds splutter, then add minced ginger.
Step 4
When ginger turns light brown, add curry leaves and chopped green chillies. Also add asafoetida and switch off the flame.
Step 5
Pour the aromatic seasoning over curd rice. Serve it chilled. You can also pair this curd rice recipe with crispy papads and mango pickle.