If you're a big fan of the delicious, decadent yet easy-to-make curd rice, we want to introduce you to its elevated brother, ...

Let everything splutter and fry until the dal turns golden brown. Pour this fragrant tadka over the curd rice and give it all a good mix to incorporate the spices. Now that your Thayir Sadam is ...

Let the rice cool down before mixing in the curd. Adding tadka too early can spoil the flavour and cause the water (whey) to separate. Give it time before mixing it in. Fresh curd is key to making ...