From lunch to snacks, curd’s got your back! Explore cooling dishes that soothe your tummy and satisfy your taste buds.
When the summer season hits its peak, there’s one magical ingredient that brings instant relief—curd! Dishes prepared from Dahi or curd are not only delicious but also great for your digestive health.
Ready to embrace curd-based magic? Let’s dive into some of the best curd delights perfect for beating the heat!
Dahi Vada will automatically top the list of favorite summer dishes among Indians, if voted. The soft lentil dumplings soaked in chilled curd, topped with sweet tamarind chutney, green chutney, roasted cumin powder, and a dash of red chilli powder, are simply a flavour to cherish in summer season.
Pro Tip: Need extra chill? Refrigerate the curd for an hour before pouring it over the vadas. You can also garnish with pomegranate seeds and coriander leaves before serving.
Light, nutritious, and oh-so-soothing, curd rice or Thayir Sadam is a South Indian staple, which is a perfect summer comfort meal. Made with cooked rice and thick curd, and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida, this dish is preferred in lunch and dinner. For more crunch and colour, add chopped cucumber, grated carrots, and pomegranate seeds.
Curd rice keeps your digestive tract cool and hydrated during high temperatures.
Raitas are truly the unsung heroes of Indian thalis. Be it boondi raita, cucumber raita, or mint-pudina raita, they are the perfect side dish to balance spicy gravies and biryanis.
Add a spoon of crushed mint or mango pickle for a tangy surprise.
Simply, drown regular bhel or papdi chaat in curd, and you’ve got yourself a Dahi Chaat! This is a sweet-spicy, tangy snack which provides an instant filling experience. Add sev, coriander as toppings and a sprinkle of chaat masala for that perfect street food flavour, an ideal evening snack!
Don’t just eat your curd when you can drink it! Transform curd into a smoothie with seasonal fruits like mango, banana, or strawberries. Even, you can go desi with a glass of salty or sweet lassi.
Pro Tip: Add a pinch of cardamom or rose essence for a refreshing aroma in lassi.
Not only are these drinks tasty, but they also keep you energized and prevent heatstroke.
Feeling the heatwave? Cool down with a bowl of curd or curd-based easy homemade recipes! Enriched with probiotics, curd not only soothes your belly but also improves digestion. Dahi is simply perfect after a spicy summer meal. It's a natural coolant to keep your body temperature under control and prevent heatstroke. Loaded with calcium and protein, curd strengthens bones and keeps your energy levels high. Thus, curd is mandatory to tackle summer evening fatigue. Additionally, lactic acid in curd helps fight summer acne and keeps your skin fresh.
The versatile curd works in snacks, mains, and drinks! You can mix and match from the above list to prepare your own chilled curd platter.
Stay chill. Stay healthy.
