Mor Kuzhambu, South Indian Curd Curry
by Tarla Dalal
An all-time favourite South Indian curd curry, the Mor kuzhambu, South Indian Curd Curry
is marked by its mild tang, creamy mouth feel and rich taste.
Nevertheless it is quite easy to make and uses common ingredients. It is basically whisked curd flavoured with a semi-spicy coconut paste.
The secret behind getting this right is to take the curry off the stove as soon as it starts frothing. Never let it boil because then it’ll curdle and lose all flavour and aroma.
Serve it with hot rice .
Mor Kuzhambu, South Indian Curd Curry recipe - How to make Mor Kuzhambu, South Indian Curd Curry
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
For Mor Kuzhambu
1 1/2 cups whisked curds (dahi)
1/4 cup freshly grated coconut
2 tsp roughly chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1 tbsp coconut oil
- Method
- To make mor kuzhambu, combine the coconut, green chillies, jeera and ¼ cup of water in a mixer a blend it till smooth paste. Keep aside.
- Combine the curd, turmeric, salt and 1 cup of water in a deep bowl and whisk it well.
- Add the prepared paste and mix well and keep aside.
- Heat the coconut oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
- Add the prepared curd mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring it continuously. Make sure the curd curry does not boils.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 153 cal |
| Protein | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Fat | 11.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 154.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 6.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 159.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 14.6 mg |
| Potassium | 75.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |