Chia Seeds Curd Rice (High Protein)

Savory chia seeds curd rice served in a bowl with a spoonful of creamy chia curd.

4.77 from 13 votes

Chia Seeds Curd (Yogurt) Rice is an easy and healthy recipe made with soaked chia seeds, greek yogurt (or hung curd) and tempered with Indian spices which is Keto, low carb.

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine South Indian

Keyword chia seeds curd rice, chia seeds yogurt rice, savory chia curd

Diet Gluten-Free, Keto, Low Carb, Vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 2

Total Time 32

Servings

Calories 194kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Ingredients

Soaking Chia Seeds

2 tablespoons chia seeds
½ cup water

Tempering:

1 teaspoon coconut oil (ghee)
2 tablespoons raw peanuts
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1-2 dried red chillies
1 sprig curry leaves
½ teaspoon ginger grated
1 pinch asafetida (hing) optional

Others

½ cup Greek yogurt (or thick yogurt)
2 tablespoons shredded cucumber
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
1 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped
salt to taste
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds for garnish

Instructions

Soak 2 tablespoons of chia seeds in ½ cup of water for at least 30 minutes, allowing them to bubble up.
For Tempering: Heat ghee or coconut oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add raw peanuts and saute till they are nicely roasted.
Next, add the mustard seeds and dry red chilies, let them splutter.
Now add the chopped ginger, curry leaves, and hing (asafetida) and saute for a few seconds. Tempering is ready, keep aside.
Once the chia seeds have been bubbled (swollen), add full-fat Greek yogurt (or thick curd), and mix well. You can also use thick homemade curd if you don't have Greek yogurt.
Add shredded cucumber, carrot, coriander leaves, salt to taste and tempering/tadka to the bowl of chia seeds curd rice, and mix everything well. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve chilled.

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Notes

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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