๐ฅ๐ฅฃโจ Curd Semiya
(Thayir Semiya / Yogurt Vermicelli)
Cooling, creamy vermicelli mixed with yogurt, tempered spices & herbs
Spice Level: ๐ถ๏ธ (mild)
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 8 mins | Serves: 3โ4
Calories (approx): ~190 kcal per serving
๐ Tiffin & Temple Bells
๐ฟ Introduction
Curd Semiya is gentle, cooling, and deeply soothing โ soft vermicelli folded
into creamy yogurt, brightened with a light tempering of spices.
Comforting like curd rice but lighter and more delicate,
itโs the dish you turn to for calm, balance, and ease.
โA cool whisper of comfort โ creamy, calm, and quietly nourishingโ
Curd Semiya
(Thayir Semiya / Yogurt Vermicelli)
Photo by Stirred By Spice
๐ Ingredients
For the Semiya
1 cup roasted semiya (vermicelli)
2 cups water
Salt to taste
For the Yogurt/Curd/Thayir Mix
1 to 1ยฝ cups curd (yogurt), whisked smooth
2โ3 tbsp milk or water (to adjust consistency)
1โ2 tbsp grated carrot (optional)
Fresh coriander
For Tempering
1 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal
1โ2 green chilies, slit
1 sprig curry leaves
A pinch of asafoetida (optional)
๐ฝ๏ธ Instructions
Cook Semiya โ Boil semiya with salt until soft. Drain and cool completely.
Prepare Tempering โ Heat oil; add mustard, urad dal, chilies, hing, and curry leaves.
Mix Yogurt Base โ Whisk curd with a splash of water or milk to keep it creamy.
Combine โ Add cooled semiya to yogurt, then fold in tempering and carrot if using.
Chill or Serve โ Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes for a soothing meal.
๐ท Optional Serving Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature with pickle, papad, or a small bowl of vegetable poriyal.
๐ฌ Soulful Note
Curd Semiya is a quiet comfort โ the kind of dish that slows the day down, inviting softness, coolness, and gentle ease.
๐ Cookโs Wisdom / FAQs
Cook's Wisdom
Tip: Add milk to keep yogurt from turning sour if serving later.
Cool semiya fully before adding yogurt โ prevents curdling.
Adjust consistency with more or less yogurt.
Add pomegranate for a festive variation.
For Jain/no-garlic no-onion tiffin, skip hing and chilies as needed.
๐ Nutrition (Per Serving โ Approx.)
Calories 190
Protein 5g
Carbs 30g
Fat 5g
Fiber 1g
๐๐ถ๐ The Bottom Line
Cooling, creamy, and effortlessly comforting โ Curd Semiya is the tiffin that brings calm to the warmest days.
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