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YOGURT RICE Recipe
by Saru

YOGURT RICE

This is a staple in all South Indian homes.There can be either plain yogurt rice or one that is served with pomegranate seeds,green seedless grapes,pineapple,apple and cashew nuts added.There are a few variations to this recipe.But here is the simple version....but a very tasty one at that.

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Prep time: New Zealand New zealand
Cook time: Servings: 4 persons

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup thick plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup thick milk
  • Basmati rice-1 and 1/2 cup
  • 1 small onion,chopped
  • a handful of curry leaves
  • mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
  • cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
  • cumin powder-1/2 tsp
  • oil 1 tsp
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 2 chopped green chilis
  • grated ginger-1 tsp
  • chopped coriander-1 tsp for garnishing
  • 1 tbsp fresh coconut grated
  • a handful of pomegranate seeds( or seedless green grapes chopped into thick slices,pineapple pieces or fried cashew nuts)

Directions

  1. Cook rice with 3 cups water till tender.Rice should be soft and tender but take care not to over cook it as it tends to get all mushy.We don't want mushy rice for this recipe.Let rice cool down a bit,then add salt and mix well and let cool completely.Spread rice on a large plate so it cools faster.
  2. Heat oil in a thick based pan,crackle mustard and cumin seeds,add curry leaves,green chillis and fry for 1/2 minute.Add grated ginger and onion.
  3. Fry till onions are just about light golden in color.Take off heat.
  4. While the seasoning is getting done,add milk to cooled rice and mix it well.Do not mix all the m ilk at once,the rice and milk mix should not be runny.
  5. Mix yogurt in and give it a good gentle stir.Add in the seasoning and mix.
  6. Lastly add the pomegranate seeds,grated coconut and garnish with chopped coriander.
  7. Serve this with a dollop of lime or lemon pickle as accompaniment to the yogurt rice.