Pakhala

Odia fermented or fresh rice dish served cold or hot with water, curd, and spiced tempering; a cooling summer meal.

2 cups / 400 g cooked rice, cooled	Combine rice, water & curd	Add tempering to pakhala	Stir in cumin powder & cilantro	Season with salt, mint & lemon
2 cups / 480 ml water
1 cup / 240 ml sour curd (yogurt)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds	Fry mustard seeds, curry leaves & chili
8–10 curry leaves
1 dry red chili
pinch of neutral oil
1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted and ground
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
salt to taste
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves (optional)
1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

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