Pazhaya soru literally means old rice, in Tamil. It’s a very ancient method to use leftover rice a day later. It said to be loaded with pro-biotic properties and makes for a great breakfast option. Many versions of these are seen in various parts of our country.

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Read full to get the pazhaya soru recipe.

Ingredients

• Non-aromatic plain rice: 1 cup (cooked)
• Water: Enough to submerge the rice in
• Rock Salt: to taste
• Green chillies: 2 nos
• Shallots: 5-6 (peeled)
• Curry leaves: one sprig
• Mustard: ¼ teaspoon
• Dairy free curd (like peanut curd): ½ cup (beaten)

Method

• Place the leftover cooked rice in a big clay pot and cover with water.

• Cover the pot and leave it aside overnight.
• The soaked rice would have fermented by morning.

• Mash the rice with a ladle or use your hands. Mix it and add more water if required to adjust consistency.

• Add salt and curd. Temper it with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• Serve with crushed shallots, green chillies and salt.
• Can be chilled and served too.

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Eating guide

• Food group: Grains
• It can be eaten for breakfast or as a summer cooler on a hot afternoon.
• The taste can be varied by adding lime juice to it. It can also be served with spicy curries or pickle or dal.
• Use as a natural probiotic to aid digestion.

You can use this pazhaya soru for weight loss as well.