Chia Seeds Curd Rice

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 recipe, healthy, yogurt

Diet Gluten-Free, Keto, Low Carb

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 2

Total Time 32

Servings

Calories 194kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Ingredients

2 tablespoon chia seeds
½ cup full fat greek yogurt or hung curd
salt to taste
1 tablespoon coriander leaves (cilantro)

Tempering:

1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) or coconut oil
2 tablespoon raw peanuts
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2-3 red chillies
1 stalk curry leaves
1 teaspoon ginger grated
a pinch asafetida (hing) optional

Instructions

Soak two tablespoons of Chia Seeds in 1 cup of water for 1-2 hours or in hot water for just 30 mins so that they 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 greek yogurt (or hung yogurt), salt, and mix.
Transfer the tempering/tadka to the bowl of chia seeds curd rice and add coriander leaves, cream (optional), and mix everything well. Serve chilled.

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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