Name: Authentic Thayir sadam Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice (such as Sona Masoori); 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 cups plain yogurt (curd), whisked until smooth; 1/4 cup whole milk (optional, to adjust consistency); 2 tablespoons gingelly oil (sesame oil); 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram); 1 teaspoon chana dal (split chickpeas); 1 dried red chili, broken into pieces; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing); 1 inch ginger, finely chopped or grated (optional); 2 green chilies, slit (optional, for heat); 1 tablespoon cashew nuts (optional, for garnish); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), chopped