Curd rice, also known as Thayir Sadam, is a soothing South Indian comfort dish made by blending soft, cooked rice with fresh yogurt, often mellowed with a little milk to reduce acidity. It is finished with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, and ginger sautéed in ghee or oil, and commonly garnished with coriander leaves or pomegranate seeds. Valued for its cooling effect and digestive benefits, curd rice is both nourishing and calming.