Moru Kachiyathu | Spicy Buttermilk Curry | Kerala Moru Curry | Spiced Buttermilk

Moru Curry / Moru Kachiyathu / Spiced Buttermilk Curry

A complete comfort food for many Kerallites , easy quick and healthy. It has got some healing properties too. Amma used to make them when ever we get sick with fever and cold. And don't get confused  Moru curry with kalan. kalan is made with vegetables and ground coconut whereas morucurry is simply spiced buttermilk curry.

Ingredients

•  1 cup thick buttermilk
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• salt, as needed 1 or 2 whole dry red chillies
• 1/4 tsp ground fenugreek powder
• curry leaves , few
• 1 /2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• asafoetida ,a pinch

To Grind

• 2 green chilies
• 4 to 6 shallots
• 1/2 tsp whole black pepper
•  ginger,a small piece
• 2 garlic pods

Directions

Dry roast fenugreek seeds and grind to a fine powder. Crush the ingredients listed under grind. Heat 1 tsp
coconut oil in a pan .Add mustard seeds , when it crackles add cumin seeds, red chilies, hing powder, curry leaves and crushed mixture. Now add turmeric powder and saute till raw smell goes away. Add thick buttermilk ,turn the heat to low . Switch off the flame when curry comes to a boil. Sprinkle roasted fenugreek powder on top and serve with rice .

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