Fried curd rice, also known as “Thayir sadam vadagam” in South Indian cuisine, is a delightful dish that combines the creamy texture of curd rice with the crunchiness of fried fritters.
Ingredients:
For Curd Rice:
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups yogurt (curd)
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon split black gram (urad dal)
- 1/2 teaspoon split chickpeas (chana dal)
- 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
- A few curry leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves (optional)
- Water
For Frying:
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions:
- Cook the rice: Wash the rice and cook until soft and mushy. Let it cool.
- Make curd rice: In a big bowl, mash the cooked rice and mix in yogurt and salt until creamy. Adjust thickness with water if needed.
- Tempering: Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds. When they pop, add cumin seeds, black gram, chickpeas, green chilies, and curry leaves. Cook until golden. Let it cool a bit.
- Add the tempering to the curd rice and mix. Add chopped coriander leaves if using.
- Shape into fritters: Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into balls or patties.
- Fry: Heat oil in a pan. Once hot, fry the shaped fritters until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.
Enjoy your homemade fried curd rice fritters!