Moru Curry

Moru curry

                

 Moru curry is a traditional kerala Christian curry. No Christian feast is complete without this curry.  I learnt this recipe from my neighbor who is also from Kerala.

Basic info about  the recipe

Cuisine                                                       - South Indian

Serves                                                       - 2 people.

Ingredients:

1.   Curd                                     - 1.5 cups

2.   Shallots                                - 5-6 nos

3.   Garlic                                    - 2 cloves

4.   Ginger                                  - ½ inch long piece

5.   Curry leaves                        - 5-6 nos

6.   Turmeric powder                 - ½ tsp

7.   Red chilli powder                - ½-1 tsp

8.   Roasted fenugreek pwdr   - a pinch   

9.   Roasted cumin pwdr          -¼ tsp

10.           Salt                                - to taste.

11.           Coconut oil                             - 2 tsp.

Method: Beat the curd and keep aside.

Chop shallots, garlic and ginger .

Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped veggies and curry leaves and fry till golden brown.

Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder and stir well.

Switch off the gas. Let it cool.

Add the fried items to the curd.

Add cumin, fenugreek and salt and mix well.

Serve with rice.

Note: I like a medium thick consistency for my curry. So, I did not heat the curd. Another variation to this curry is – once the gas is switched off after frying, you can add curd and stir continuously. This will make the curd release water and make the curry a thin consistency.  If this method is followed add salt only after the curry is cooled.

Mustard seeds can be spluttered if so desired.