Description
Cucumber Curd Rice, also known as “Dondakaya Perugu Annam” or “Kakdi Dahi Chawal or Bhaat,” is a popular South Indian dish that combines the cooling properties of cucumber and yogurt with the comfort of rice. It is a refreshing and flavourful rice preparation that is often enjoyed as a complete meal or as a side dish. Here’s a recipe for Cucumber Curd Rice:
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked Rice
- 1 cup Yogurt (Curd)
- 1 small Cucumber, peeled and grated
- 1 small Carrot, grated (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped Coriander leaves
- 1 Green Chili, finely chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon Urad dal (split black lentils)
- ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
- A pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked rice using the back of a spoon or a potato masher. Let it cool down.
- Add yogurt to the mashed rice and mix well until it’s smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more yogurt if needed.
- In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add urad dal and cumin seeds to the pan. Sauté until the dal turns golden brown.
- Add asafoetida, chopped green chili, and grated cucumber. Sauté for a minute or until the cucumber is slightly cooked.
- Turn off the heat and let the cucumber mixture cool for a few minutes.
- Add the cucumber mixture, grated carrot (if using), and chopped coriander leaves to the curd rice. Mix well.
- Season with salt according to your taste. Adjust the consistency by adding more curd if desired.
- Serve the cucumber curd rice as is or refrigerate for a couple of hours to allow the flavours to blend.
Notes
- Ensure that the cooked rice has cooled down before mixing it with the yogurt to prevent curdling.
- If the curd rice becomes too thick after refrigeration, you can add a splash of milk or water and mix well to adjust the consistency.
- Adjust the amount of grated cucumber and other vegetables according to your preference.
- For a tangier flavour, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or a few drops of vinegar to the curd rice.
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: South Indian
Keywords: South Indian Curd Rice Recipe, How to make cucumber curd rice, Curd Rice, Kakdi Dahi Bhaat