Cucumber Curd Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups Royal® Authentic Basmati rice (cooked)
• ¾ cup yogurt
• 1 ½ tbsp ghee
• 2 tsp urad dal
• 2 tsp chana dal
• 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds)
• 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds)
• ¼ tsp hing (asafoetida)
• 8-9 curry leaves
• 2 green chilies (finely chopped)
• 1 medium cucumber (grated)
• Salt to taste
• Cilantro, chopped for garnish

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice with the yogurt. Adjust the consistency to your liking and add salt to taste.
2. Heat the ghee in a small pan. Add the urad dal and chana dal and cook for 2 minutes until they turn a light golden brown.
3. Add the rai, jeera, and hing. Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add the curry leaves and chopped green chilies.
4. Stir in the grated cucumber and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Pour this tempering mix over the rice and yogurt. Add a handful of chopped cilantro, mix well, and serve.

A refreshing, comforting, and quick recipe to make!

(Authentic Royal)