Vegan Curd-Rice (Thayirsaadam)
This delicious and vegan version of south Indian dahi rice or curd rice (thayirsaadam) will make you a true convert.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian (South Indian)
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 317kcal
For the tofu yogurt
- 12 oz silken tofu
- ¾ cup soymilk
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the tadka (tempering)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (or any vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- ¼ cup raw peanuts
- 1 tablespoon urad dal (black gram dal)
- 2 dry red chillies
- A generous pinch of asafetida
Place all the ingredients for the tofu yogurt in a blender and blitz until you have a very smooth paste. Set aside. (If you like your yogurt too sour or too sweet, you will want to adjust the amount of lemon juice. My measurement is for the "just right" version.)
Heat the oil in a small skillet. Add the mustard seeds and when they crackle, add the asafetida and the red chillies.
Immediately add the udad dal and the peanuts. Toast on a low flame until the dal and peanuts start to turn lightly golden-brown.
Add the curry leaves and ginger to the skillet, mix, and immediately turn off the heat.
Place the rice and tofu yogurt in a large bowl and pour the tempering over the top. Mix well.
Add more salt, if needed.
Enjoy!
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg