Curd rice is absolutely necessary in a South-Indian menu. A small serving of this rice dish make a lavish meal complete, compromising curd/yogurt rice is not excusable in our family. A bowl of curd rice and good pickle is what we crave when away from home for a long time, Also reminds of amma and patti (grandmother) who simply mash rice – mix curd/plain yogurt and serve with that day’s sambhar or mavadu jalam (water with spices and soaked...