Curd rice, also called yogurt rice, is a dish originating from India. The word "curd" in Indian English refers to unsweetened probiotic yogurt. It is most popular in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra pradesh; and also in Maharashtra. In the state of Maharashtra it is known as dahi bhat. In the state of Tamil Nadu it is called thayir saadam, in Kerala it is called tayire chōre and in Telangana and Andhra pradesh it is called perugannam/daddojanam. In Karnataka, it is called mosaranna. The dish is a staple of traditional cuisine, with the untempered version present at the end of almost every South Indian meal. The tempered version is often served during formal occasions and also offered as prasadam to devotees in temples.

Characteristic of: South Indian cuisine
Contains: Rice
Contains, including ancestors: Rice
Also known as:
English: yogurt rice
Kannada: tayire chōre
Marathi: dahi bhat
Tamil: thayir sadamthayir saadam
Telugu: perugannamdaddojanam
Wikidata ID: Q2634430
Wikipedia title: Curd rice
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