Yogurt Rice Recipe

Name: Yogurt Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup cold milk; 1/2 cup plain yogurt (preferably the Greek or acidophilus variety), lightly beaten with a fork or whisk; 34 cherry tomatoes, quartered and lightly salted; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 2 teaspoons olive or canola oil; 1/4 teaspoon urad dal (use yellow split peas or lightly crushed raw peanuts as a substitute); 1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds; 23 dried hot red chilies; 10 or so fresh curry leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup jasmine rice
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup cold milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt (preferably the Greek or acidophilus variety), lightly beaten with a fork or whisk
34 cherry tomatoes, quartered and lightly salted
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
1/4 teaspoon urad dal (use yellow split peas or lightly crushed raw peanuts as a substitute)
1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds
23 dried hot red chilies
10 or so fresh curry leaves (optional)

1
Combine the rice, 3 cups water, and the salt in a medium pan and bring to a boil.
2
Cover tightly, turn heat to very, very low, and cook 25 minutes.
3
Empty rice into a wide bowl and add the milk.
4
Stir to mix and to cool off the rice a bit.
5
Now add the yogurt and mix again.
6
Add the tomatoes and cilantro and mix them together.
7
Put the oil in a small pan or frying pan and set over medium-high heat.
8
When hot, put in the urad dal.
9
Let it turn reddish.
10
Put in the mustard seeds and chilies.
11
As soon as the mustard seeds pop and the chilies darken, add the curry leaves.
12
A second later, pour the oil and spices over the yogurt-rice mixture.
13
Stir to mix.

373

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup jasmine rice, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/4 cup cold milk, 1/2 cup plain yogurt (preferably the Greek or acidophilus variety), lightly beaten with a fork or whisk, and more.

Yes, Yogurt Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Yogurt Rice

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