Yoghurt (Curd) Rice

Health benefits:
Yoghurt is rich in potassium, calcium, protein and B vitamins, including B-12. Research shows yoghurt strengthens and stabilizes the immune system.Yoghurt has strong medicinal properties, including the ability to stimulate the immune system and kill bad "bugs" or bacteria in the human gut.

This is a traditional South Indian dish made with cooked rice and yogurt, great for a summer picnic. Curd rice tastes great with any kind of pickle (mango, lemon etc...) or chutney.

Ingredients:
Raw rice (ponni) - 1 cup
Water - 3 cups
Yogurt - 1 1/2 cup
Milk - 1/2 cup
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Urad dal - 1 tsp
Chana dal - 1tsp
Curry leaves - 1 strip
Green chillies- 2 chopped
Red chillies - 2
Ginger( 1") piece -chopped
Salt - as required
Asafoetida - small pinch
Oil - 1tsp
Cilantra leaves - a few chopped

Preparation method:

1. First of all wash the rice and cook it in a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water and salt until 2-3 whistle(one can also use the leftover rice).
2.Switch off the flame and keep the cooker closed until all the gas gone completely.
3. Now open the cooker and transfer the rice to another flat container and let the rice cool down.
4. Then add the yogurt and milk into rice and mix well.
5. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
6. Add urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves, red chilli, green chilli, ginger, asafoetida and soute for 30 seconds.
7. Switch of the flame and let the seasoning to cool.
8. Add this into the rice and mix well. Garnish with cilantra leaves.
9. Serve with pickle or chutney.( one can also add some fresh grapes to make it more nutritious)!