Curd Rice Indian Rice with Yogurt

Name: Curd Rice (Indian Rice with Yogurt)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long grain rice; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; Salt; Vegetable oil; 10 curd chiles; 1 tablespoon whole mustard seed; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (start with 1/4 teaspoon if you're less of a fan); 8 curry leaves; 2 cups thick strained yogurt, preferably at room temperature; 1 cup pomegranate seeds, fresh or dried; Cilantro, for garnish