Masala Dahi Bhaat / Spiced Yoghurt Rice

I had a perception for the longest time that Yoghurt Rice is a simple dish mainly eaten when we have an upset stomach. However after marriage I discovered that Curd Rice is enjoyed as a delicacy in the southern part of India. My husband belongs to that region of India and introduced me to Masala Curd Rice, also known as Taeer (Curd) Chadam (Rice) in the Tamil language. Can be easily prepared when you have had a long day at work, and tastes great with leftover rice.

Spiced Yoghurt Rice

Ingredients

Taeer Chadam 

• 1 cup boiled rice 
• 4 tbsp yoghurt
• 1/2 cup milk
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 2 green chillies finely chopped
• 3-4 Curry leaves
• Spiced Bhoondi / Chickpea Fritters for serving
• Lemon Pickle for serving

Method

• Mix the boiled rice, yoghurt and milk in a bowl and mash well
• Heat oil in a tempering wok, add the mustard and fenugreek seeds
• Once they start crackling, add the green chillies and curry leaves and fry well
• Add this tempering to the rice mixture and mix well
• Add salt to taste and keep the mixture in the refrigerator
• While serving, add Bhoondi and serve with lemon pickle

Spiced Yoghurt Rice