Moru Curry

A light, tangy South Indian yogurt-based curry enriched with coconut and a flavorful tempering.

Ingredients

1. 2 tbsp yogurt
2. 1/2 cup coconut paste
3. 1 tbsp oil
4. 1/4 tsp fenugreek powder (optional)
5. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
6. A pinch of turmeric
7. A pinch of mustard seeds
8. 1 tbsp chopped onion
9. 4 broken whole red chillies
10. 1/2 tsp garlic
11. 1 tsp ginger
12. Curry leaves

Instructions

1. Prepare the Base

   • Blend coconut paste, yogurt, and green chillies into a smooth mixture.
   • Add 1 cup water, red chilli powder, turmeric, and salt.
   • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and switch off the flame.

2. Prepare the Tempering

   • Heat oil in a pan.
   • Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek powder (if using) and let them splutter.
   • Add chopped onion, broken red chillies, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves; sauté briefly.

3. Combine

   • Pour the tempering over the prepared curry base and mix well before serving.