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A comforting South Indian classic, this creamy yogurt rice is soft, tangy, and subtly spiced with a flavorful tempering. Perfect for a light lunch or as a soothing end to a spicy meal.
Cook and Prepare the Rice (20 minutes)
Prepare the Yogurt Base (5 minutes)
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A comforting South Indian classic, this creamy yogurt rice is soft, tangy, and subtly spiced with a flavorful tempering. Perfect for a light lunch or as a soothing end to a spicy meal.
This south_indian recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 451.56 calories per serving with 12.31g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or brunch.
Prepare the Tempering (Tadka) (5 minutes)
Combine, Garnish, and Serve (5 minutes)
Add 1/4 cup of finely grated carrots or chopped cucumber to the yogurt rice mixture for extra crunch and nutrition.
For a sweet and savory twist, mix in 1/4 cup of chopped green grapes or small pineapple chunks along with the pomegranate.
Substitute rice with an equal amount of cooked and cooled foxtail millet or little millet for a healthier, high-fiber alternative.
For a spicier version, increase the number of green and red chillies in the tempering.
The curd (yogurt) is a natural source of probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that support a healthy gut microbiome, improve digestion, and boost immunity.
Thayir Sadam is traditionally known for its cooling properties, making it an ideal meal during hot weather or to soothe the stomach after a spicy meal.
The combination of soft-cooked, mashed rice and yogurt is gentle on the digestive system, making it a perfect comfort food when you're feeling unwell or need a light meal.
One serving of this Thayir Sadam (approximately 1.5 cups or 425g) contains around 420 calories. This is an estimate and can vary based on the type of rice, milk, and yogurt (full-fat vs. low-fat) used.
Yes, Thayir Sadam is considered a healthy dish in moderation. The yogurt provides probiotics for gut health, calcium, and protein. It's a balanced meal with carbohydrates for energy. It's also cooling and easy to digest, making it excellent comfort food.
The most common reason is adding yogurt to hot or warm rice, which accelerates fermentation. Other reasons include using very sour yogurt to begin with or letting the prepared dish sit at room temperature for too long, especially in warm weather.
Absolutely! It's a perfect way to use leftover rice. If the rice is cold and hard from the fridge, add a few tablespoons of warm milk or water and mash it well to soften it before mixing it with the yogurt.
Short-grain, starchy rice varieties like Sona Masoori, Ponni, or even Arborio rice work best as they become soft and creamy when cooked and mashed. Avoid long-grain rice like Basmati, which tends to stay separate.
To make it vegan, substitute dairy curd with a plant-based yogurt like cashew, peanut, or coconut yogurt. Replace the dairy milk with a neutral-tasting plant-based milk, such as unsweetened almond or soy milk.