Moru Curry Easy
Moru Curry is a tasty yogurt based curry dish that goes well with hot rice for noon day meals. Moru or Buttermilk is seasoned with spicy aromatic seasonings for a side dish. Moru Curry is an essential and daily dish in almost all Malayalee homes.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 32 Oz Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1 tbsp Onions
- 4 nos Red chillies
- 1 tsp Garlic
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 1 Spring Curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp Fenugreek powder
- 1/4 tsp Cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing the Curd dish, first heat the oil sufficiently to break the mustard seeds in.
Step 2
Stir in the chopped onion, the red chillies, the garlic, the ginger and the curry leaves. After frying these ingredients, add the fenugreek, cumin and turmeric powders.
Step 3
Immediately lower the heat and add the beaten yogurt. Add water to desired dilution. Keep stirring under low heat with a wooden spoon. Never boil.
Step 4
Check the spoon frequently for sign of steam coming off the spoon. Then immediately remove from the stove and continue to sir adding salt to taste.
Step 5
Store in a glass container and keep in the fridge. It should stay fresh for weeks. The delicious curd dish is ready. You can the curd dish with hot rice.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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