Quintessential Perumal Kovil Thayir Saadham - Iyengar Style

Curd Rice:(Iyengar Style)


Thaalitha Thayir Saadham. Dhahi Ki Chaawal. Perugu Annam.

Ingredients:

Mustard seeds 1/2 spoon
Cumin 1/4 spoon
Chana dal 1-2 spoons
Urad dal 1-2 spoons
Whole pepper 2 spoon
Cashew nuts
Green chilies 6 slitted
Raw Mango chopped 1 cup
Coconut chopped 1/4 cup(optional)
Ginger chopped 2 spoon
Asafoetida 1/4 spoon
Sesame oil few spoons

For making Curd rice:

Raw rice 1 cup
Salt
Milk 1-2 cups
Cream 1 cup
Fresh yogcurd 1 cup

Method:

1. In a pressure cooker add few spoons of oil. Add rice and salt to it. Pressure cook till 6 whistles.

2. Remove from stove. Spread the rice over a wide tray and cool them. Tryt o mash them is necessary.

3. Now transfer the rice to a wide bowl. To this rice add milk and a spoon full of yogcurd. Let them to ferment for at least 5-6 hours.

4. In a pan heat oil. Add mustard, cumin, pepper, chenna, urad and cashew nuts. Let them fry well.

5. Add further ginger, green chilies, curry leaves and asafoetida.

6. Followed by mangoes and coconuts. Fry for a while. Run this seasoning over fermented curd rice.

7. Add further a cup of yogcurd...if needed. Add fresh cream too. Mix well. Can garnish with chopped coriander leaves.