Curd Rice (Indian Rice with Yogurt) Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt
• Vegetable oil
• 10 curd chiles
• 1 tablespoon whole mustard seed
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (start with 1/4 teaspoon if you're less of a fan)
• 8 curry leaves
• 2 cups thick strained yogurt, preferably at room temperature
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds, fresh or dried
• Cilantro, for garnish