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    Kovil Thayir Sadam | Temple style curd rice

    April 24, 2023 By Vidya Srinivasan Leave a Comment

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    Kovil Thayir Sadam recipe | Temple style Curd Rice | Daddojanam | Thayir sadham | bagalabath | dadhiyonnam | Temple style prasadam | dadhyannam | dahi annam | best thachi mummum with detailed step by step photo and video recipe. Check out the curd rice video and if you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel

    Kovil-style creamy curd rice

    Thayir Sadam, also known as temple-style curd rice, is a popular South Indian dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. This delicious and healthy dish is a staple in many temples across the region and is known for its unique blend of spices and herbs. Anjaneyar temple's warm thayir sadam is my favorite.

    Healthy curd rice

    Thayir sadham is not only a flavorful dish but also has many health benefits, including being a probiotic food that aids in digestion and gut health. Curd can be given to babies from 7-8 months, even though cow’s milk is not recommended at that age. Calcium and protein in curd are good and curd even helps for better immunity.

    Can I skip soaking 

    Yes, soaking is optional but it helps fit perfectly mushy rice.

    use non-sour thick curd

    homemade curd is best for creamy temple curd rice. Always make sure the curd is non-sour. You can also use plain yogurt. Whisk the curd well before adding it to hot milk.

    TIPS FOR PERFECT temple style CURD RICE

    • Always mash the rice when it is hot
    • Avoid basmati rice for curd rice
    • Use milk for a nice texture and to prevent the curd from being too sour
    • Always whisk the curd well before adding
    • Avoid sour curd, use fresh homemade thick curd or plain Greek yogurt
    • Add 2% or whole-fat milk but avoid 1% or low-fat milk 
    • Use butter/ghee for tempering.  avoid oil

    Can I add milk while cooking rice

    yes, you can add milk for extra richness. Avoid cooking rice entirely with just milk as rice might not cook mushy.

    Amount of milk

    if you are packing curd rice for lunch or travel, increase milk and reduce curd to avoid sourness.

    variations for Kovil style thayir sadham

    add for tempering 

    • red and green chilli  
    • grated ginger instead of ginger powder
    • chana dal, cumin seeds 

    add for Daddojanam

    • Grated cucumber, mango, and carrot
    • Fruits like pomegranates, grapes 

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    Ingredients

    1/2 cup Rice 

    2 cups Water 

    1 cup Milk 

    1/3 cup + 1 cup Curd 

    required Salt 

    Few coriander leaves

    1/2 tablespoon butter

    To temper

    1/2 teaspoon Ghee 

    curry leaves few

    1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds 

    1 teaspoon urad dal

    1/4 teaspoon ginger powder or grated ginger 

    1/2 teaspoon asafoetida

    how to make kovil thayir sadam with step-by-step pictures

    • First, wash the rice well

    • add 1 cup of hot water and soak for 30 minutes 

    • Pressure cook rice with 2 cups of water for 6 whistles and simmer for 1 minute 

    • Whisk the thick non-sour curd well till you get smooth creamy curd 

    • Transfer the rice to a wide vessel and immediately mash it well with a ladle/masher

    • Add salt and hot milk; mix well

    • Add butter and mix well
    • In a pan add ghee. When it is hot add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves; let it splutter

    • Add ginger powder and asafoetida; give a quick saute

    • transfer the rice

    • Add curd; mix well

    • Finely sprinkle coriander leaves and mix well; temple curd rice is ready

    Kovil Thayir Sadam

    temple style curd rice
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    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup Rice
    • 2 cups Water
    • 1 cup Milk
    • 1/3 cup + 1 cup Curd
    • required Salt
    • Few coriander leaves
    • 1/2 tablespoon butter

    to temper

    • 1/2 teaspoon Ghee
    • curry leaves few
    • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon urad dal
    • 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder or grated ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida

    Instructions

    • First, wash the rice well
    • add 1 cup of hot water and soak for 30 minutes
    • Pressure cook rice with 2 cups of water for 6 whistles and simmer for 1 minute
    • Whisk the thick non-sour curd well till you get smooth creamy curd
    • Transfer the rice to a wide vessel and immediately mash it well with a ladle/masher
    • Add salt and hot milk; mix well
    • add butter and mix well
    • In a pan add ghee. When it is hot add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves; let it splutter
    • Add ginger powder and asafoetida; give a quick saute
    • transfer the rice
    • Add curd; mix well
    • Finely sprinkle coriander leaves and mix well; temple curd rice is ready

    Video

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    Notes

    TIPS FOR PERFECT temple style CURD RICE

    1. Always mash the rice when it is hot
    2. Avoid basmati rice for curd rice
    3. Use milk for a nice texture and to prevent the curd from being too sour
    4. Always whisk the curd well before adding
    5. Avoid sour curd, use fresh homemade thick curd or plain Greek yogurt
    6. Add 2% or whole-fat milk but avoid 1% or low-fat milk
    7. Use butter/ghee for tempering.  avoid oil
    8. Can I add milk while cooking rice

    variations for Kovil style thayir sadham

    add for tempering

    1. red and green chilli
    2. grated ginger instead of ginger powder
    3. chana dal, cumin seeds

    add for Daddojanam

    1. Grated cucumber, mango, and carrot
    2. Fruits like pomegranates, grapes 
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