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Curd Rice – Thayir Sadam

Curd Rice, also known as Thayir Sadam, is a cooling South Indian dish made with rice, yogurt, and tempered spices. A comfort food staple.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: South Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup curd yogurt
  • 1 tbsp milk optional
  • 1 green chili chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger chopped
  • Curry leaves mustard seeds, urad dal (for tempering)
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Mash cooked rice lightly.
  2. Mix with curd and milk (for creaminess).
  3. Prepare tempering with oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, urad dal, and chili.
  4. Add tempering to rice and mix well.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Enjoy as a main dish in summer.
  • Pairs with pickle or papad.
  • Serve with fried green chilies on the side.