πŸ₯›πŸ₯£βœ¨ Curd Semiya

(Thayir Semiya / Yogurt Vermicelli)

Cooling, creamy vermicelli mixed with yogurt, tempered spices & herbs

Spice Level: 🌢️ (mild)
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 8 mins | Serves: 3–4
Calories (approx): ~190 kcal per serving

πŸ”” Tiffin & Temple Bells

🌿 Introduction

Curd Semiya is gentle, cooling, and deeply soothing β€” soft vermicelli folded
into creamy yogurt, brightened with a light tempering of spices.
Comforting like curd rice but lighter and more delicate,
it’s the dish you turn to for calm, balance, and ease.

β€œA cool whisper of comfort β€” creamy, calm, and quietly nourishing”

Curd Semiya

(Thayir Semiya / Yogurt Vermicelli)

Photo by Stirred By Spice

πŸ“ Ingredients

For the Semiya

  • 1 cup roasted semiya (vermicelli)

  • 2 cups water

  • Salt to taste

For the Yogurt/Curd/Thayir Mix

  • 1 to 1Β½ cups curd (yogurt), whisked smooth

  • 2–3 tbsp milk or water (to adjust consistency)

  • 1–2 tbsp grated carrot (optional)

  • Fresh coriander

For Tempering

  • 1 tsp oil

  • 1 tsp mustard seeds

  • 1 tsp urad dal

  • 1–2 green chilies, slit

  • 1 sprig curry leaves

  • A pinch of asafoetida (optional)

🍽️ Instructions

  • Cook Semiya – Boil semiya with salt until soft. Drain and cool completely.

  • Prepare Tempering – Heat oil; add mustard, urad dal, chilies, hing, and curry leaves.

  • Mix Yogurt Base – Whisk curd with a splash of water or milk to keep it creamy.

  • Combine – Add cooled semiya to yogurt, then fold in tempering and carrot if using.

  • Chill or Serve – Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes for a soothing meal.

🍷 Optional Serving Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature with pickle, papad, or a small bowl of vegetable poriyal.

πŸ’¬ Soulful Note

Curd Semiya is a quiet comfort β€” the kind of dish that slows the day down, inviting softness, coolness, and gentle ease.

πŸ“š Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs

Cook's Wisdom

Tip: Add milk to keep yogurt from turning sour if serving later.

  • Cool semiya fully before adding yogurt β€” 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.

πŸ“Š Nutrition (Per Serving β€” Approx.)

  • Calories 190

  • Protein 5g

  • Carbs 30g

  • Fat 5g

  • Fiber 1g

πŸƒπŸŒΆπŸƒ The Bottom Line

Cooling, creamy, and effortlessly comforting β€” Curd Semiya is the tiffin that brings calm to the warmest days.

🧑 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice

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Hi, I’m Maya Shetty β€” cook, storyteller, and spice lover.

Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart β€” where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.

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