I understand the love for curd and its versatile use in Indian cuisine. Curd rice is a popular dish that many of us can’t do without. We Indians just can’t do without our portion of curd in our meals. We make curd rice, and raita out of it, serve it with Biryani, marinate our meat in it, and whatnot.
If you’re following a Keto lifestyle and missing curd rice, I have a perfect substitute for you that fits into the Keto diet.
Instead of regular rice, you can use cauliflower rice as a low-carb alternative. And to replace regular curd, you can use Greek yogurt or hung curd, which is thicker and creamier. With these substitutions, you can enjoy a guilt-free version of curd rice that satisfies your taste buds while aligning with your Keto goals.
It will give a sense of satisfaction to your taste buds. It simply adds brilliant south Indian flavors to any dish, and even to a bland dal. Let’s jump straight to this quick recipe.
Keto Cauliflower Curd Recipe
Equipment
- grater
- Microwave
- Pan
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- ¾ cup full-fat greek yogurt (hung curd)
- salt adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves
Tempering
- 1 tsp ghee (clarified butter) (Or coconut oil)
- 2 tbsp raw peanuts
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2-3 red chilies
- 1 stalk of curry leaves
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- a pinch asofoetida (hing)
Instructions
- Start with separating cauliflower into florets. Wash them thoroughly and then grate them with the help of a grater or food processor to look like fine rice.
- If you don’t know how to prep up cauliflower to make Cauliflower Rice check my detailed recipe of Golden Turmeric Cauliflower Rice.
- Now, take a pan and add cauliflower rice and salt just how much you like. Saute it for 2-3 minutes till the rice is cooked well and tender.
- Or, You can also microwave cauliflower rice and salt for 2-3 minutes in a microwave-safe bowl. Keep aside the prepared cauliflower rice to cool down and prepare tempering in another pan.
- Now for tempering, take another pan and heat ghee or coconut oil in that. Once the oil is hot, add raw peanuts and saute till they are nicely roasted.
- After that, add mustard seeds, and dry red chilies, let them splutter.
- Now, add in chopped ginger, curry leaves, and hing (asafetida). Saute them for a few seconds. The tempering is ready, keep that aside.
- Now, take the cauliflower rice and add in greek yogurt, salt and and give them all a good mix.
Notes
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 26g
- Fat: 17g
Please don’t forget to share how Keto Cauliflower Curd Recipe turned out for you in the comment section. Also, check my Keto Cauliflower Upma and Keto Makhani Cauliflower Bites.