Yogurt Rice

Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly refreshing, Yogurt Rice is a classic South Indian comfort food that doubles as a light meal or a cooling side dish. This quick and easy recipe combines soft, cooked white rice with plain yogurt and milk for a luscious base, enhanced with a vibrant tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, green chili, ginger, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida. Garnished with fresh coriander and optional pops of color from grated carrot or juicy pomegranate seeds, this dish is a celebration of simple ingredients and bold flavors. Perfectly suited for warm days, this versatile recipe can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it an ideal dish to balance spicy meals or enjoy on its own. Yogurt Rice is not just delicious but also packed with gut-friendly probiotics, making it a favorite in Indian households and beyond.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked white rice
• 1.5 cups Plain yogurt
• 0.25 cups Milk
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoons Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoons Cumin seeds
• 1 Green chili (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoons Ginger (finely grated)
• 8 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.25 teaspoons Asafoetida (hing)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Grated carrot (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Pomegranate seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, plain yogurt, and milk. Mix well until the rice is fully coated with yogurt, creating a creamy consistency.

Step 2

Add salt to taste and mix it into the yogurt rice mixture. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat for tempering.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them crackle.

Step 5

Add the cumin seeds, finely chopped green chili, grated ginger, curry leaves, and asafoetida to the hot oil. Sauté for 30–40 seconds until aromatic.

Step 6

Pour the tempered spices over the yogurt rice mixture and gently mix to combine all the flavors.

Step 7

Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and, if desired, grated carrot and pomegranate seeds for added texture and color.

Step 8

Serve immediately at room temperature or slightly chilled for a refreshing dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	836.8 grams (836.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	856

Total Fat 23.00g	29%
Saturated Fat 6.70g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.90g
Cholesterol 28mg	9%
Sodium 2271mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 130.50g	47%
Dietary Fiber 4.40g	16%
Total Sugars 34.00g
Protein 32.30g	65%

Vitamin D 203IU	1016%
Calcium 840mg	65%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1343mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.1%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 60.8%