Boost your gut health with this easy curd rice recipe

New Delhi: Curd rice, a simple yet delicious dish, is a staple in South Indian households. Known for its cooling and soothing properties, it is the perfect meal for hot summer days. The dish helps you calm your gut and improves digestion, making it an ideal choice during hot summer when you don’t feel like eating heavy meals.

This dish combines cooked rice with fresh curd and is tempered with spices for added flavour. Curd rice is easy to prepare and packed with health benefits, making it a great addition to your daily diet.

Health benefits of curd rice

Curd rice is a nutritious dish that aids digestion and boosts gut health. Yoghurt contains probiotics that help maintain a healthy digestive system and improve immunity.

The combination of rice and curd provides essential carbohydrates and proteins, making it a balanced meal. Additionally, it helps cool the body, making it a great option for those experiencing acidity or stomach discomfort.

Curd Rice recipe

Here is an easy recipe to learn how to make curd rice at home and enjoy the flavours and benefits of this delicacy.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup fresh curd
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
• Salt to taste

For tempering:

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon urad dal (optional)
• 1-2 green chillies (finely chopped)
• 1 sprig of curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon oil or ghee
• 1 dried red chilli

How to Make Curd Rice

1. Mash the cooked rice while it is slightly warm.
2. Add curd and milk to the rice and mix well.
3. Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
4. Add urad dal, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves, and red chilli. Sauté for a few seconds.
5. Pour the tempering over the curd rice and mix well.
6. Add salt as per taste and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
7. Let it rest for a few minutes to enhance the flavours.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature with a side of pickle or papad.

Not only a delicious meal but this also helps you soothe the gut, improve digestion and make you feel full for a longer duration. Whether you need a quick meal, a lunchbox option, or a light dinner, this dish is perfect. Try making curd rice at home and enjoy its refreshing taste and health benefits.

 Curd rice is a simple yet powerful probiotic meal that aids digestion and promotes gut health. Try this easy curd rice recipe to keep your gut happy and your body refreshed.  Food & Drink Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips