Vendakkai Morkozhambhu (Buttermilk Curry)

'Morkozhambhu' is a buttermilk curry recipe popular in Kerala.This recipe is a yummy combination of buttermilk and coconut.This is easy to make and can be eaten with Rice and any fried vegetable.However, the best combination for Morzhambhu is usually Paruppu Usuli!

This dish has many versions to it.I am sharing the version i think is the best of all :)

Time:Making Time (20 mins)

Difficulty level:Easy

Ingredients:

• Buttermilk - 3-4 cups (or Sour curd)
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds (Jeera)  - 1 tsp
• Raw Rice - 1 tsp
• Toor Dhal - 1 tsp
• Coriander Seeds - 1 tsp
• Green Chillies - 3-4
• Ginger - a small piece
• Garlic - 1 or 2 (Optional)
• Coconut - 1 small cup
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Ladies Finger(Okra) - 8-10
• Turmeric Powder -  a pinch
• Asafoetida, a pinch
• Curry Leaves - 8-10
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Soak the raw rice,Toor dhal,Coriander seeds and Jeera in water for 10 mins.
2. Now add coconut,green chillies,ginger to this soaked mixture and grind it into a fine paste.
3. In a vessel,add oil, when heated add the mustard seeds,asafoetida,curry leaves,a little salt and allow it to splutter.
4. Add the chopped Ladies Finger to this and allow it to cook for sometime till it turns crispy. Dont over fry it. Keep aside.
5. To the buttermilk, add a little tumeric powder, a pinch of asafoetida and salt to taste.Add water,if required and allow it to simmer for 2- 3 mins.
6. Now add the fried Ladies Finger to the buttermilk mixture.
7. Then add the ground paste to this and allow the mixture to blend well.
8. Serve with Rice or Sevai.

Variations -

1.Red Chillies can also be used instead of Green Chillies.

2.You can also add some Garlic cloves while grinding.The authentic recipe does not use Garlic. I tend to use it because it gives a nice flavor to the dish.

3.Instead of Ladies Finger, we can also use Pumpkin,Tomatoes,Onions,Small Bondas to make this curry.

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