Discover the authentic taste of Kerala with this simple and soulful Moru Curry recipe. This traditional South Indian dish features a creamy, tangy yogurt and coconut base, spiced perfectly with cumin and green chillies. Finished with a flavorful tempering of mustard seeds, fenugreek, curry leaves, and aromatics, it is the perfect accompaniment to hot steamed rice. A healthy, calcium-rich meal that is quick to prepare and brings the comfort of home-style cooking to your kitchen.

Curd Mixture:
1 cup Curd
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 cup Water
Coconut Paste:
1 cup Grated coconut
2 no. Green Chilli (chopped)
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
4 tbsp Water
Tempering (Tadka):
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
1 tsp Ginger (chopped)
1 tsp Garlic (chopped)
10 nos. Curry Leaves
2 piece Dry Red Chilli
1 cup Pearl Onions (sliced)
to taste Salt
1
In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup of curd, 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder, and 1 cup of water until the mixture is completely lump-free.
2
In a blender, combine 1/2 cup of fresh coconut (chopped), 2-3 green chilies (chopped), and 1 tsp of cumin seeds (untoasted). Add 4 tbsp of water and blend into a smooth paste.
3
Pour the curd mixture into a hot pan.
4
Add the prepared coconut paste to the curd.
5
Stir immediately to prevent the curd from splitting.
6
Add salt as per taste and allow it to boil on medium flame for at least a minute.
7
Heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil in a small pan.
8
Add 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp of fenugreek seeds.
9
Once they splutter, add 1 tsp of chopped ginger, 1 tsp of chopped garlic, 10-12 curry leaves, 2 chopped dry red chilies, and 1/4 cup of sliced pearl onions.
10
Sauté until the onions are golden brown and pour this tempering over the boiling curry.
11
Give it a quick stir and remove from heat.
2 servings per recipe

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