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Thayir Sadam

🇮🇳 Indian

Tamil thayir sadam — creamy yogurt rice with mustard tempering, ginger and curry leaves. Temple prasadam calm in a bowl.

Prep 10 min Cook 10 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Yogurt1.5 cups
  • Saltto taste
  • Ginger1 tsp minced
  • Green Chili1, chopped
  • Vegetable Oil1 tbsp
  • Rice2 cups cooked
  • Urad Dal1 tsp
  • Mustard Seeds1 tsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp
  • Milk1/4 cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mash warm rice with yogurt until silky; loosen with milk.

  2. 2

    Season with salt.

  3. 3

    Temper mustard, urad dal, green chili, ginger and curry leaves; pour over.

  4. 4

    Mix gently; chill.

  5. 5

    Serve with pickle and roasted appalam vibes.

Chef's tip

Mash while the rice is warm so the yogurt melts in without going watery later.

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