Kerala Moru Curry | Indian Spiced Buttermilk | Summer Special

Summer is a time when you feel like cooking something which is quick to make and consumes less time in preparation. Kerala is famous for having traditional healthy food which is good for summers and aids in keeping the body cool in the heat and humidity.

Kerala Moru curry (Moru means buttermilk in Malayalam) or Spiced Buttermilk is a Curd curry which is easy to prepare and tastes best with steamed rice and a Papad.

Ingredients

·        Curd – 1 Kg

·        Water – 1/2 Glass

·        Onion –  ½  (medium size cut in long slices)

·        Curry Leaves – 10 leaves

·        Cumin Seeds – 1 ½ tsp

·        Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp

·        Fenugreek Seeds – 1 tsp

·        Green Chillies - 3 Nos

 ·       Dry Red Chillies - Nos

·        Ginger – ½ piece

·        Turmeric – ½ tsp

·        Cooking oil – 5 tbsp

·        Salt as per taste

Method

1.  Churn the curd without water. Add water to smooth churned curd and mix well.

2.  Add ½ tsp of Salt and mix well.

3.  Heat oil in a pan. Add fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, pieces of ginger and let it splutter.

4. Add turmeric and onions and fry till translucent. Add ½ tsp salt and mix.

5. Turn off the gas. Add buttermilk and mix well.

6. Switch on the gas and let the curry become hot. (Do not let it boil or else it will curdle)

7. Serve this spiced buttermilk with hot steamed rice.