South Indian Curd Rice  A Soothing Classic in Minutes

South Indian Curd Rice A Soothing Classic in Minutes

By : Naina Rawoo ShutterStock November 20 .2025

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Ingredients You’ll Need For Curd Rice Recipe

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Prepare The Rice

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Mix Curd

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Add milk

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Heat The Tempering

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Add Tempering & Add veggies

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Serve & Enjoy

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