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Mor Kuzhambu
A staple of Tamil Nadu, this is a delicious sambar variety made with curd.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients
2
cup
Curd
300
g
White Pumpkin
chopped
1
inch
Ginger
4 to 5
Green Chillies
4 to 5
Dry Red Chillies
2
tsp
Coriander Seeds
1
tbsp
Coconut
grated
2
tsp
Bengal Gram Dal
2
tsp
Toor Dal
1/4
tsp
Cumin Seeds
as per taste
Salt
For Tempering:
1/4
tsp
Mustard Seeds
1/2
tsp
Urad Dal
a pinch
Asafoetida Powder
1 to 2
Dry Red Chillies
Instructions
Soak the bengal gram dal, toor dal, coriander seeds, ginger, green chillies and dry red chillies for 45 to 60 minutes.
Drain well.
Grind together with turmeric powder, cumin seeds and coconut to a fine paste.
Heat 1/4 cup of water in a pan over medium flame.
Add the pumpkin pieces, turmeric powder and salt.
Simmer for a few minutes.
Fry the tempering ingredients in little oil and add to the pan.
Whisk the curd and add to the pan along with the ground paste.
Stir well.
If required, add some water and simmer for a minute or two.
Serve hot with rice.