- Submitted by Dahlia
(Maa Inji Mor Kuzhambu, Buttermilk Curry With Raw Turmeric & Mango Ginger)
Moru Curry is a simple South Indian curry made by seasoning buttermilk and adding a few simple spices. Slight variations are made in North India too and is known as Kadhi. Ginger, green chilies, cumin and turmeric are mixed up with beaten curd. In this recipe, I have given my own healthy twist to this traditional dish. Instead of adding turmeric powder, I have added fresh turmeric root. Also, I have added mango ginger along with the regular ginger. This adds a nice flavour to the curry which we all just loved. That's how I came up with Mango Ginger & Raw Turmeric Moru Curry.
All these three are root vegetables which are especially available in winter season in India. Most of us know the health benefits of ginger root and turmeric root. Mango Ginger root is equally healthy. These are used in traditional ayurvedic medicines a lot. Most of this generation people do not buy these because they do not know what to do with it. In Tamilnadu during pongal festival it is common to see these. Next time please do try this recipe. It tastes awesome with white rice.
Video Instructions for making Mango Ginger & Raw Turmeric Moru Curry
Recipe for Mango Ginger & Raw Turmeric Moru Curry
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
- Curd - 1.5 cups
- Water - 1.5 cups
- Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp
- Ginger - 1/2" piece
- Mango Ginger - 1/2" piece
- Raw Turmeric - 1/2" piece
- Green Chillies - 2 (or as per ur taste)
- Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - to taste
- Cilantro - handful (finely chopped)
For Tempering
- Coconut Oil - 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
- Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
- Dry red chillies - 2
Method
- Take the ginger, mango ginger, raw turmeric, curry leaves, green chilies, cumin seeds and grated coconut in a mixie jar.
- Grind it to a smooth paste with some water.
- Beat the curd with the ground masala paste using a whisk.
- Add some salt and water. Mix everything together. This is the moru curry mix. Now we just have to give a tempering.
- Heat a kadai over medium low heat. Add some coconut oil, when it get hot add the mustard seeds. Once it starts popping, add the asafoetida, broken dry red chilies and curry leaves.
- Lower the heat and add the prepared buttermilk mix. Keep stirring continuously and let it heated through for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add finely chopped coriander leaves and switch off. Tasty moru curry is ready to serve.
Detailed Steps to make Mango Ginger Raw Turmeric Moru Curry
Take the ginger, mango ginger, raw turmeric, curry leaves, green chilies, cumin seeds and grated coconut in a mixie jar. Grated coconut is added for thickness which can be substituted with 1 tbsp of rice flour or gram flour. Grind it to a smooth paste with some water.
Beat the curd with the ground masala paste using a whisk. Add some salt and water. Mix everything together. This is the moru curry mix. Now we just have to give a tempering.
Heat a kadai over medium low heat. Add some coconut oil, when it get hot add the mustard seeds.
Once it starts popping, add the asafoetida, broken dry red chilies and curry leaves.
Lower the heat and add the prepared buttermilk mix. Keep stirring continuously and let it heated through for about 3-5 minutes. Add finely chopped coriander leaves and switch off. Tasty moru curry is ready to serve.
Serving Mango Ginger & Raw Turmeric Moru Curry
- Serve this tasty buttermilk curry with white rice and some vegetable side dish.
- It also goes well with chapatti or khichadi.
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