Quick, easy and an all time favourite!

I'm starting my blog post with a basic 'n' easy recipe - Curd Rice.

Different names, same thing - 'mosaranna', 'thair saadam' or 'yoghurt rice'.

Best eaten with spicy pickle and chips, this is an all time favourite comfort food. It also soothes a bad tummy and calms down an overloaded stomach!

• cooked rice 1 cup (will serve 2)
• yoghurt or buttermilk 2 cups
• oil 1 teaspoon
• for seasoning and flavour - mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafotieda or hing, curry leaves, dry red chillies, fresh coriander or cilantro and salt.

1. In a large bowl, pour the yoghurt or buttermilk. Add salt and mix.
2. Heat the oil in a small frying pan or wok.
3. Add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter. Then add all other ingredients and saute for a few seconds.
4. Pour this seasoning into the yoghurt or buttermilk.
5. Add rice and mix well.
6. Garnish with fresh coriander or cilantro.

M & I love this on a hot, summer afternoon! You could also add some grapes, raisins, cashews or pomegranate. But we keep it simple, cool & refreshing.