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फर्मेंटेड राइस | Fermented Rice

Name: फर्मेंटेड राइस | Fermented Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups leftover cooked white rice — बचे हुए पके चावल; ½ cup curd (dahi) — दही; ¼ cup milk — दूध; ½ cup water — पानी; ½ tsp mustard oil — सरसों का तेल; ½ tsp mustard seeds (rai) — राई; 8–10 fresh curry leaves — कढ़ी पत्ता; 1 small onion, finely chopped — प्याज; 2 green chillies, chopped — हरी मिर्च; ½ tsp salt, or to taste — नमक स्वादानुसार; ¼ tsp red chilli powder (optional) — लाल मिर्च पाउडर

Leftover rice, curd fermentation, a quick tempering — and a gut-friendly probiotic boost

⏱️ Prep Time: 5 min 🔥 Cook Time: 2 min ⏰ Total Time: 7 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 ⭐ Easy 📊 190 cal/serving

North Indian Rice & Pulao

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Oil Usage

🟢 0.5 tsp Mustard Oil Low-Oil

✅ Probiotic rich for gut health and digestion ✅ Significantly increases iron and vitamin B12 availability ✅ Naturally cooling for the body in hot weather ✅ Less than half a teaspoon of mustard oil used ✅ Perfect zero-waste way to reuse leftover rice

Ingredients

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For Fermentation

2 cups leftover cooked white rice — बचे हुए पके चावल
½ cup curd (dahi) — दही
¼ cup milk — दूध
½ cup water — पानी

For Tempering

½ tsp mustard oil — सरसों का तेल
½ tsp mustard seeds (rai) — राई
8–10 fresh curry leaves — कढ़ी पत्ता

To Finish

1 small onion, finely chopped — प्याज
2 green chillies, chopped — हरी मिर्च
½ tsp salt, or to taste — नमक स्वादानुसार
¼ tsp red chilli powder (optional) — लाल मिर्च पाउडर

Instructions

Take leftover cooked rice in a clay pot (earthen vessel). Add curd, milk, and water, mixing well. Cover and let it sit overnight (or for 12 hours) at room temperature to ferment.

💡 Tip: Clay pots keep the rice naturally cool and aid in perfect fermentation.

The next afternoon, once fermented, stir the mixture gently. Add salt, a pinch of red chilli powder, and mix well.

💡 Tip: Keep the onion and chillies chopped and ready to mix raw for crunch.

Heat mustard oil in a small tempering pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter, then add curry leaves and turn off the heat.

💡 Tip: Mustard oil tadka adds a highly authentic, sharp aroma to this cooling dish.

Pour the hot tadka over the fermented rice mixture. Add the chopped raw onion and green chillies. Mix everything thoroughly and serve cool.

💡 Tip: Adding onion right at the end keeps it crisp and sweet.

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Mom's Special Tip

"इसे हमेशा मिट्टी के बर्तन में ही फर्मेंट करो, इससे स्वाद और ठंडक दोनों बहुत बढ़ जाते हैं। गर्मियों के दिनों में जब कुछ भारी खाने का मन न हो, तो यह सबसे हल्का और पेट को आराम देने वाला खाना है। पिछली रात के बचे चावल का इससे अच्छा उपयोग हो ही नहीं सकता!"

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (servings 4)

190

Calories

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Fat

38g

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Fiber

About This Recipe

यह बचे हुए चावल को इस्तेमाल करने का एक बहुत ही स्वास्थ्यवर्धक और पारंपरिक तरीका है। मिट्टी के बर्तन में रात भर भिगोकर रखने से इसमें भरपूर प्रोबायोटिक्स (probiotics) पैदा होते हैं, जो पाचन के लिए बहुत अच्छे हैं। ऊपर से राई और कढ़ी पत्ते का हल्का सा तड़का और ताज़ा प्याज़-हरी मिर्च इसे गर्मियों का सबसे बेहतरीन और ठंडा भोजन बनाते हैं।

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I ferment the rice for longer than 12 hours?

In very hot summer weather, 12 hours is usually perfect. Fermenting for too long can make the rice excessively sour. If your kitchen is very warm, you can transfer it to the refrigerator after 10-12 hours of fermentation.

Why is milk added along with curd?

Adding a small amount of milk helps buffer the acidity during overnight fermentation, keeping the rice pleasantly sweet and creamy rather than turning too sour.

Is a clay pot absolutely necessary?

While you can ferment the rice in glass or stainless steel, clay pots are highly recommended. Clay is porous, which helps regulate temperature and aeration, producing superior fermentation and a cooler taste.

How much oil does this recipe use?

This recipe uses just ½ teaspoon of mustard oil for the tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves. It falls in the green Low-Oil category, making it light and heart-healthy.