Curd rice is one of those meals that feels like the definition of comfort food. It is simple, cooling, familiar, and incredibly easy to put together. But there is one question that comes with it – is curd rice actually a good dinner? In this edition of ‘Indian Food Decoded,’ HT Lifestyle spoke to Jeanne Ribeiro, head nutritionist at Nutrition In Sync, to break down its health benefits.
Also read | Indian food decoded: Is your morning poha actually healthy? Cooked rice is relatively easy to digest, and curd is a fermented dairy food that is often better tolerated than milk. Fermentation partially breaks down lactose, which is one reason some people who struggle with milk may tolerate curd or yogurt better. This combination can be particularly appealing when you don’t want a heavy, complicated dinner.
Here’s what a nutritionist wants you to know According to Jeanne, curd rice can actually be a very gut-friendly and easy-to-digest dinner for many people.
