Jul 17 2026

Dahi Chawal Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Cool, probiotic-rich yogurt rice with tempered butternut squash

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Butternut Squash

    In a pan, heat the olive oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they start to splutter, add the diced butternut squash. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Add the green chili and curry leaves, and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt.

  2. 2

    Mix the Yogurt and Rice

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked basmati rice and plain yogurt. Mix well until the rice is evenly coated with yogurt. Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.

  3. 3

    Combine and Serve

    Fold the tempered butternut squash mixture into the yogurt rice gently. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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