Thayir Sadam (South Indian Curd Rice)

Thayir Sadam (South Indian Curd Rice)

Today we’re making a wholesome, easy-to-make, South Indian Comfort food called Thayir Sadam or Curd(Yogurt) Rice.
Thayir Sadam, is the Tamil name, where ‘thayir’ means yogurt, and ‘sadam’ means rice. Furthermore, across Southern India, it has other names too such as,  Daddonjanam (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) and Mosaranna (Karnataka).

It is typically served as a cooling dish, often at the end of the main meal, although it may be served as a meal on its own with some simple sides. Additionally, it is served as an offering to the gods, at Hindu temples, and at wedding ceremonies.
Thayir Sadam is a simple dish of seasoned rice, that is mixed with beaten yogurt and then tempered according to one’s preference.

Here is how I like it. I got help with getting the recipe to my taste from Shanti Akka♥.

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Thayir Sadam (South Indian Curd Rice)

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How to make Thayir Sadam (South Indian Curd Rice)- Recipe at a glance:

• Precook the rice of choice.
• Add water to make it into a mashed-thick-porridge consistency.
• Add the tempering ingredients and well as beaten yogurt to the rice.

Benefits of Thayir Sadam (South Indian Curd Rice)

Benefits of Curd Rice: The hot Summer months significantly necessitate the consumption of meals that are both cooling and healthy. Undoubtedly, Yogurt/Curd is one of the healthiest things to consume in order to beat the heat! Curd rice is also both tasty and nutritious! Curd rice is high in antioxidants and protein, thereby being beneficial to our overall health.

Yogurt is a probiotic that aids in digestion. Curd Rice/ Thayir Sadam aids digestion and provides relief from stomach and digestive problems.

Curd Rice/ Thayir Sadam  BOOSTS ENERGY LEVELS and is often preferred by those on the go or busy all day.

This rice is good for your skin! The qualities of this combination help to keep your skin blemish free.

Having Curd Rice/ Thayir on a regular basis can help to keep your blood pressure under control.

Did you know that several Bollywood celebs like Alia Bhatt and Malaika Arora, incorporate Curd Rice/ Thayir Sadam into their healthy diets?

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup Raw rice or Parboiled Rice (I regularly use Thai Jasmine Rice)
• 1 vegetable stock cube (optional)
• 7 1/2 cups water
• 225-25 gms Thick set yogurt
• 3 Tbsp freshly chopped Coriander leaves
• 1/2-3/4 cup cashew nuts

For Tempering:

• 3 Tbsp Sunflower oil plus 2 tsp, divided
• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 Sprig of Fresh Curry leaves
• 1 tsp Ginger, finely minced
• 2-3 Shallots, sliced
• 2 small Green chillies chopped
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida/ Hing
• 1/8 tsp Cumin powder

Same Recipe Video is available on the Recipe page⇑.

On Laptop, is recommended that you open the recipe page and keep this page going if you like to WATCH / LISTEN to the video alongside the written instructions.

Key Ingredients: Rice, Yogurt, Oil, Shallots, Ginger, Green Chillies, Curry leaves, Cashewnuts, Asafoetida, Mustard seeds, Cumin powder, Salt, Stock/Water.

EAT AND TELL!!! Let us know if you tried – Thayir Sadam (South Indian Curd Rice)