Spicy Buttermilk Rice
Transform your everyday rice into a bold, tangy delight with this Spicy Buttermilk Rice recipe—a South Indian comfort food that’s bursting with vibrant flavors and aromatic spices. Perfectly cooled, fluffy rice is infused with creamy buttermilk, a touch of turmeric, and a comforting blend of chilies, ginger, and curry leaves tempered in oil with mustard and cumin seeds. The balance of heat and tanginess is beautifully enhanced by a garnish of fresh cilantro, making this dish a refreshing yet fiery addition to your meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s not only quick and easy to prepare but also an excellent option for using up leftover rice. Serve warm or at room temperature with a side of pickle or crispy papad to savor an authentic taste of South India.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked rice
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 2 pieces Green chilies
- 1 inch Ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 1 teaspoons Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoons Cumin seeds
- 2 pieces Dried red chilies
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons Asafoetida (hing)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
Instructions
Prepare 3 cups of cooked rice and let it cool to room temperature. Spread the rice on a plate or tray to prevent clumping.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the buttermilk with turmeric powder and salt until well combined.
Finely chop the green chilies and fresh ginger.
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida, stirring for 30 seconds to release their aroma.
Stir in the chopped green chilies and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Lower the heat and add the cooked rice to the pan. Mix gently to coat the rice with the spices and seasoning.
Turn off the heat and pour the buttermilk mixture over the rice, mixing carefully until fully incorporated.
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.
Serve the Spicy Buttermilk Rice warm or at room temperature, accompanied by pickle or papad for an authentic experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1712 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 692 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1226 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
