Diwali came by and went on in a jiffy as usual. But along with that came flurry of activities, cooking, hoarding, more cooking and packing of caloriesJ. Diwali is just an excuse, but frankly the hoarding starts a week before when the preparation of sweets, snacks starts and ends a week later with goodies brought from guests. This festival involves preparing so many different varieties of eatables that it is hard to resist the temptation. Why does all those inviting, decadent tasty stuff have to be so bad for health? I wished I was transported to some unknown planet where oil and sugar were a man’s best friend and where fruits and vegetables just lay around and bit dust!
I know this is way too much wishful thinking! Anyway back to planet earth and to reality. To offset all those extra calories, we eat one meal that is light yet satisfying and nutritious. One such dish is seasoned yogurt rice also called Mosaranna in Kannada. This is very easy to prepare and is usually eaten at the end of a meal. Yogurt is mixed to prepared rice, seasoned and then garnished with pomegranates or grapes. The fruit adds a mild sweet flavor and also gives a crunch.
On yet another note, I do acknowledge the various awards conferred to me by my dear fellow bloggers. Thank you very much for thinking of me and passing them to me. Sorry for the delay in posting them here.
- Uma “Chocoholic award”
- Ujwal “Butterfly award”
- Bhawana “Just Nice Photos – Beautiful Site” & “2008 Best Blog Darts Thinker“
- Bhawana “Brilliant Weblog”“
- Seema “Blogging with Purpose”
- Trupti “You make my day”
Here is the Recipe:
- 1 cup cooked rice (regular or basmati)
- ½ cup milk (if the yogurt is sour)
- 2 cups yogurt
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt
- 1-2 Green chillies
- 2 Tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Chopped Coriander leaves for garnishing
- For seasoning:
- 2 tsp Oil
- Mustard seeds
- Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- Asafetida a pinch
- 1 tsp urad daa
- 2-3 curry leaves
- Spread out the cooked rice on a big plate and then add the yogurt. If required add little water to thin it out, so that it can be mixed well.
- Add salt and also little milk, if the yogurt is sour.
- Add chopped green chillies, grated ginger, pomegranates and mix again.
- Meanwhile prepare a tadka of oil, mustard seeds, jeera, asafetida, curry leaves, urad daal and add it to the yogurt rice.
- Add chopped coriander leaves just before serving.
Hey RC this is one of the most comforting food which i cant just get over..more i see more i feel like eating it
Yummmy looking yogurt rice! comfort food!
Just looking to the pic i amdrooling.
Thats what I tell myself too when indulging in all these rich goodies. The yogurt rice is a comfort food and the best health food there is
This is wonderful stuff….a great way to use up leftover rice too!
Your recipe sounds very yummy, I’ll try it this way.
wow! such a comfort food…..luv it !
I’ve got to try curd-rice with pomegranate seeds. I’ve seen this on so many blogs now.
That looks soo good RC – comfort food at its best. Love the addition of pomegranate
The ultimate comforter and perfect when all you need is a very light and restful meal.
I occasionally pep this up with grated carrot or cucumber.
Mosaranna with daalimbe is the best.
ahhh … i love mosaranna .. that too with daalimbe, can have heaps of it .. comfort food
what a tempting yogurt rice! Looks so rich and delicious RC! Congrats on the well deserved awards.
The pomegranates look lovely. like jewels!! I never use them in cooking, my daughter calls them “baby grapes” and finishes them all before i can do anyting with them.
I havent tried adding pomegranets to my curd rice yet! It looks so good! Guess shud cave and try :0
Wow! The look of the ruby red pearls of pomegranate against the white yogurt rice is just too pretty! You’re right… Perfect for after all the indulgence, RC!
wonderful!! love the crunch and tang of pomegranate seeds.
I love Curd Rice and Pickle!. Most Amazing thing in the world.. ur curd rice looks delicious.
Hey RC after long time in your blog:) I too make my yogurt rice like this. looks yummy!
hi
rice looks soo yummy. beautiful pic.
Supriya curd rice has become our faavourite now:). And urs is looking delicious and the way we used to eat. well m thinking of making thi n include in my blog list
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Congrats on your awards. This is my favorite
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