Curd helps keep the gut bacteria (good bacteria) healthy and further reduces the risk of getting certain gut diseases.
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Here's a list of 5 healthy curd based dishes:
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Cucumber Raita
A refreshing side dish made with grated cucumber mixed into thick curd, seasoned with cumin powder, salt, and a hint of black pepper. It helps cool the body and aids digestion.
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Curd Rice
Mixing cooked rice with curd and tempering it with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida. It's light on the stomach and great for digestion.
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Beetroot Pachadi
Grated beetroot is cooked and mixed with curd, mustard seeds, green chilies, and coconut. It's nutritious, high in fiber, and a good source of antioxidants.
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Kadhi
Made with Curd, besan (chickpea flour), turmeric, curry leaves, cumin. Kadhi is rich in probiotics and offers anti-inflammatory benefits from turmeric.
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Spinach Curd Soup
Blanched spinach, blended and mixed with curd, ginger, and spices. It’s rich in iron and calcium, and the probiotics in curd are great for gut health.