How to Make Quick Moru Curry Kerala Style without Coconut
Moru curry is a traditional Kerala dish made with yogurt, spices, and coconut. It is a light and tangy curry that goes well with rice, chapati, or appam. Moru curry is also known as pulissery, moru kachiyathu, or kachiya moru.
However, if you don't have coconut or you want to make a quick and easy version of moru curry, you can try this recipe that does not require coconut or any other complicated ingredients. This recipe is perfect for lazy days when you want to whip up a delicious and healthy curry in no time.
In this post, I will show you how to make quick moru curry Kerala style without coconut using simple steps and ingredients. This recipe will take only 5 minutes to prepare and will serve 2-3 people. If you like this recipe, please share it with your friends and family.
Ingredients for Quick Moru Curry Kerala Style without Coconut
To make this quick moru curry Kerala style without coconut, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (dahi or curd)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
- Salt to taste
- 3 cloves of garlic (lehsun), peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- A few curry leaves (kadi patta)
- 2 dry red chilies (sukhi lal mirch), broken
- 1 green chili (hari mirch), slit
- 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)
Steps to Make Quick Moru Curry Kerala Style without Coconut
Follow these simple steps to make quick moru curry Kerala style without coconut:
1. In a small blender jar, add the yogurt, turmeric powder, garlic, and cumin seeds. Blend well until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and add salt to taste. Mix well and keep aside.
2. Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat and add the coconut oil. Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.
3. Add the fenugreek seeds, dry red chilies, green chili, and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds until fragrant.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add the yogurt mixture. Stir well and cook until it just starts to boil. Do not let it boil fully or it will curdle.
5. Turn off the heat and serve hot or cold with rice, chapati, or appam.
Tips and Variations for Quick Moru Curry Kerala Style without Coconut
Here are some tips and variations for making quick moru curry Kerala style without coconut:
- You can use sour yogurt for a more tangy taste.
- You can add some water to adjust the consistency of the curry as per your preference.
- You can add some grated coconut, green chilies, and cumin seeds to the yogurt mixture for a richer flavor.
- You can add some boiled or steamed vegetables of your choice to the curry, such as taro root (arbi), ash gourd (kumbalanga), yam, or Malabar cucumber (vellarikka).
- You can also add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the tempering for a nice aroma.
Conclusion
Quick moru curry Kerala style without coconut is a simple and easy yogurt curry recipe that you can make in just 5 minutes. It is a refreshing and healthy dish that can be enjoyed with rice, chapati, or appam. Try this recipe today and let me know how it turned out for you in the comments below. Happy cooking!
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