Creamy Curd Rice with Chili & Onion
Cooling yogurt-dressed rice finished with crispy red chili and fresh red onion—the ultimate South Indian summer comfort bowl. Ready in 15 minutes if you have cooked rice on hand.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 6g

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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice, cooled
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- ½ medium red onion
- 1 whole fresh red chili
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or curry leaves, chopped
- 1 pinch salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Slice the red onion thin and set aside. Slice the chili into thin rings, removing seeds if you want less heat.
- 2
Place cooled rice in a bowl and stir in yogurt until every grain is coated evenly.
- 3
Season with salt and stir once more to combine.
- 4
Top with sliced onion, chili rings, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- spoon
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