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In some areas, curd rice is served in a unique style where rice is boiled, mixed with a mild curd and salted and then tempered with a tadka ( seasoning ) of mustard seeds, curry leaves, dry chillies and urad dal roasted in a spoon of hot oil.

Garnishings vary with region and range from grated carrots, pomegranate seeds, raisins, green and purple grapes, fried cashewnuts, grated raw mango and boondi.

It can be served lukewarm or chilled.

Additional options include a pinch of powdered and roasted asafoetida.