Moru Kaachiyathu/Kachiya Moru/Seasoned Buttermilk Curry

Moru kaachiyathu is a popular dish of Kerala cuisine.This is easy to make and goes well with rice.During my childhood days,amma used to make this curry when I was down with fever.During sick days,this is good for digestion and helps to improve your appetite.

Ingredients

1. ButterMilk/Sour curd – 1 cup
2. Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
3. Fenugreek seeds(uluva) – 1/2 tsp
4. Shallots(chopped) – 10
5. Ginger(chopped)- 1 “ piece
6. garlic (chopped) – 1/2 tsp
7. Cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp
8. Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
9. Dry red chilly -2
10. curry leaves
11. Asafoetida powder (kaayam)– 1 pinch
12. Salt
13. Oil

Preparation

1. In a bowl,Mix buttermilk with turmeric powder and salt.Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
2. Add dry red chilly,cumin seeds,garlic,fenugreek seeds,shallots,dry red chilly,ginger,curry leaves,asafoetida powder and fry for 1-2 minutes.
3. Once it is done,add buttermilk to it and contionusly stir well on low flame.Once it starts to bubble,remove from fire.
4. Don’t let it boil.otherwise buttermilk will curdle.
5. serve with rice.