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| Alternative names | Yogurt rice |
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| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | South Indian Cuisine |
| Main ingredients | Rice, yogurt, tempering |
Curd rice, also called yogurt rice, is a dish originating from India. The word "curd" in Indian English refers to unsweetened probiotic yogurt. It is most popular in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh; and also in West Indian states of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra.[1][2][3]
- ^ Chandra, Smita (1991). From Bengal to Punjab: The Cuisines of India. Crossing Press, p. 121.
- ^ Plunkett, Richard, Teresa Cannon, Peter Davis, Paul Greenway, and Paul Harding (2001). Lonely Planet: South India, p. 127.
- ^ Advantages of curd and curd rice:https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/curd-rice-dahi-chawal-yoghurt-winter-6141196/