CURD RICE

CURD RICE:
Curd rice..is a simple yummy recipe which can be made very easily even for prasadams for  satsanghs and pujas.It can be easily served as tiffins and journeys.
MATERIALS:
Rice-2 cups
Water-4 and 1/2 cups
Curds-5 cups
Salt
SEASONING:
Ghee -2 tbsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Urad daal-1/2 tsp,optional
Channa daal-1 tsp,optional
Cashew nuts-1 tbsp
(Made into small pieces)
Red chilli slits-1 tbsp
Green chilli ginger paste-1 tsp
Curry leaves
Cilantro chop 1 tbsp

Wash the rice well and add water,and place it in micro,and micro high for 18 mins.
(check the time in your microwave,i cook my plain rice in my oven for 2 cups for 18 mins,power differs for a minute or two,as it depends on individual microwave capacities)
Remove outside and let it cool completely.
Meanwhile pour curds in to a bowl,and add salt.
Place a micro safe bowl,add ghee and micro high for 30 seconds.
Add mustard seeds,urad daal,channa daal,cashew nuts,redchilli slits and micro high for 1 minute.
Mix well and lastly add chilliginger paste,curry leaves and micro high for another 1and 1/2 minute.
Avoid spluttering of the seasoning by placing a micro safe lid lightly on the bowl,or a paper on it..
Remove it outside and mix well with curds.
Lastly add cooked rice ,and now mix well  all the materials along with chopped cilantro.
And now place it in a fridge for cooling.
The curds get easily sour if it is placed outside for more time.
Serve cool.