Curd Rice Recipe for USA – Easy Indian Yogurt Rice for Busy Weekdays

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🥣 Curd Rice Recipe for USA Kitchens – Easy South Indian Comfort Food

Need a quick, cooling, and comforting Indian dish you can make in your American kitchen? This Curd Rice recipe for USA home cooks is a simple yet soulful South Indian dish that’s perfect for summer days, packed lunches, or when your tummy needs a break from spicy food.

Made using ingredients easily available in USA grocery stores, this recipe is light, gut-friendly, and incredibly satisfying.

🛒 Ingredients (All Easily Found in the USA)

• 1 cup cooked rice (basmati or long-grain rice works well)
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt (FAGE, Chobani, or store-brand)
• 1/4 cup milk (optional, for creaminess)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp grated carrot (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (for garnish)

For Tempering (Tadka):

• 1 tsp oil (use avocado or canola oil in USA)
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal (optional)
• 5–6 curry leaves
• 1–2 dried red chilies
• 1 pinch asafoetida (hing, optional)
• 1 chopped green chili (optional, for a mild kick)

🍚 How to Make Curd Rice in Your USA Kitchen

1. Cook & Cool the Rice
   Use leftover or freshly cooked rice. Let it cool completely.
2. Mix the Base
   In a bowl, mash the cooled rice lightly. Add yogurt, milk (if using), salt, and grated carrot. Mix until creamy.
3. Prepare the Tempering
   Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add urad dal, curry leaves, red chili, green chili, and hing. Sauté for a few seconds.
4. Assemble & Serve
   Pour the tempering over the curd rice and mix well. Garnish with cilantro. Serve cold or at room temperature.

🇺🇸 USA Grocery Tips:

• Greek yogurt is an excellent substitute for Indian curd – easily available in stores like Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods
• Use cooked leftover rice from takeout or meal prep
• Curry leaves and mustard seeds are available at Indian stores in the USA or on Amazon USA

❤️ Short Message:

“Some dishes feel like a hug in a bowl. This curd rice is a taste of calm, bringing Indian comfort to every spoonful—even across continents.”

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