Indian
Thayir Sadam
“A cooling dish of rice mixed with yogurt and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chili.”
Easy15 min
Where it comes from
Thayir Sadam is a staple in Tamil Nadu, epitomizing the simplicity and comfort of South Indian cuisine.
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What goes into it
Fruits
Herbs & Spices
Grains & Staples
Dairy & Fats
How it's made
- 1
Cook rice until soft and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Mix the rice with yogurt until well combined.
- 3
Heat oil and temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida, and green chili.
- 4
Pour the tempered spices over the yogurt rice.
- 5
Garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve chilled.
