Chembu Moru Curry
A spicy tangy side dish mostly served with hot rice for noon day meals. A preparation prepared with chembu or Colocasia. Chembu is nutritious, rich in vital nutrients required for body.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1/4 kg Chembu
- Chilli powder less than 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- 2 cup Curd
- 1/4 cup Coconut — grated
- 1/4 tsp Cuminpowder (Jeerakam)
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- Mustard seeds
- 1 nos Dry red chilli (Kollamulaku)
- 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds (Uluva)
- 1/4 tsp Chilli powder
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Chembu Moru Curry, first cook chembu with little chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt and drain off the water.
Step 2
Grind coconut with turmeric powder and cumin powder.
Step 3
Finally mix in the curd and beat well.
Step 4
Add this to the cooked chembu.
Step 5
The curry should be bright yellow in color. If the curry is too thick, add water to get the desired consistency. Make sure the curry does not boil too much.
Step 6
Finally, season with mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and finally add a bit of chilli powder.
Step 7
Make sure to switch off the gas immediately, or else the chilli powder will burn.
Tip
For a thicker gravy, cook uncovered on medium heat for the last few minutes. For a thinner consistency, add a splash of warm water.
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