Author Notes
Buttermilk (Moru) is an integral part of daily Kerala Cuisine. Whether it’s Sambharam, Pacha Moru, Kachiya Moru or Moru Curry – it is definitely favorite of many Keralites. Buttermilk Curry can be prepared in 2 ways:- The first one is Moru Curry with Grated Coconut. The second one is the simple Moru Kachiyathu [...] —pauljoseph
Ingredients
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Vellarikka / cucumber - 1 (Cut it into small cubes) Curd - 3/4 cup
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Shallots - 4 to 5
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Green chilli -1
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Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp
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Mustard seeds - 3/4 tsp
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Turmeric pdr 1/2 Tsp
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Cumin seeds 1/4 Tsp
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Curry leaves – 1 stem
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2 dried red chillies
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Coconut grated – 3/4 cup
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Water
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Salt
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Oil
Directions
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Cook the cucumber in 1 cup of water with turmeric,Shallots,green chillies and salt.
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Meanwhile grind the coconut by adding cumin seeds and curd to a fine paste and keep it aside.
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Add this paste to the cooked cucumbers and mix well and cook for 5 minutes or till the gravy became thick.And remove from fire.
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Heat the coconut oil in a pan and temper the mustard seeds, red chillies, curry leaves and fenugreek seeds.
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Pour immediately over the cooked curry
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Serve with rice
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