How long does Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice) take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice)?

150 grams Varagu (Kodo Millet), 300 grams Curd, 10 grams Ginger, 10 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice)?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice)?

About 243 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice)

Name: Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 150 grams Varagu (Kodo Millet); 540 ml Water, For Cooking; 10 grams Ginger, Crushed; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 grams Dry Red Chilli; 2 grams Curry leaves; 150 ml Milk, Cold; 300 grams Curd; 5 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 40 grams Carrot, Grated

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as varagu thayir sadam, kodo millet curd rice, kodo millet yogurt rice, millet curd rice, thayir sadam · Veg · Rice dishes

Rice dishes

Varagu thayir sadam, curd rice made with pressure-cooked kodo millet, curd, milk and a mustard and curry leaf tempering. Mild, serves 4, about 35 minutes.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Lunchbox, Summer

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Varagu (Kodo Millet)150 grams
Water, For Cooking540 ml
Ginger, Crushed10 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli1 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Milk, Cold150 ml
Curd300 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped5 grams
Carrot, Grated40 grams

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	243kcal	972kcal
Protein	7.8g	31g
Carbohydrate	35g	142g
Fat	8.8g	35g
Fibre	3.2g	13g
Sugar	6g	24g

Method

1
Wash the varagu 2 to 3 times. Put it in a pressure cooker with 540 ml water, the crushed ginger, slit green chillies and a pinch of asafoetida. Pressure cook for 5 whistles, about 15 minutes.
Varagu (Kodo Millet)WaterGingerGreen ChilliAsafoetida
2
When the pressure drops, open the cooker. Take out the ginger. Mash the millet well with the salt and let it cool fully.
Salt
3
Heat the oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add urad dal and fry for 1 minute till golden. Add the dry red chilli, a pinch of asafoetida and curry leaves. Pour this over the millet.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leaves
4
Add the cold milk and mix till smooth. Add the curd and mix well. Add a little more milk if it is too thick.
MilkCurd
5
Top with coriander leaves and grated carrot. Serve cold with pickle.
Coriander LeavesCarrot

Before you start

How long does Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice) take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice)?: 150 grams Varagu (Kodo Millet), 300 grams Curd, 10 grams Ginger, 10 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Dry Red Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice)?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Varagu Thayir Sadam (Kodo Millet Curd Rice)?: About 243 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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