Add curd to the rice. Mix well until combined. Add coriander leaves & salt.Taste the curd rice & add more salt if needed.

Heat oil in a pan. Then add cumin & mustard. When they begin to splutter, add red chilli, chana dal, urad dal & cashews if using. Fry until the dal turns golden.

Add ginger, green chilli and curry leaves. When the curry leaves turn crisp, add hing and turn off the stove.