How long does Moru Kachiyathu take?

21 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 11 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Moru Kachiyathu serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Moru Kachiyathu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Moru Kachiyathu spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Moru Kachiyathu?

500 grams Curd, 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 4 grams Curry leaves, 6 grams Ginger, 6 grams Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Moru Kachiyathu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Moru Kachiyathu?

About 135 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Moru Kachiyathu

Name: Moru Kachiyathu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 500 grams Curd, Whisked; 300 ml Water, For Mixing; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds; 2 grams Dry Red Chilli; 4 grams Curry leaves; 6 Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped; 6 grams Ginger, Finely Chopped; 6 grams Garlic; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1 grams Turmeric Powder

21 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 11 min

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Also known as moru curry, moru kaachiyathu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free

Moru kachiyathu is a Kerala buttermilk curry of curd warmed with shallots, ginger, green chilli and a mustard tempering. Mild, serves 4, about 20 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Onam, Summer

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Curd, Whisked500 grams
Water, For Mixing300 ml
Salt1 tsp
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds1 grams
Dry Red Chilli2 grams
Curry leaves4 grams
Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped6
Ginger, Finely Chopped6 grams
Garlic6 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	135kcal	540kcal
Protein	5.3g	21g
Carbohydrate	10g	42g
Fat	8.5g	34g
Fibre	1g	4g
Sugar	7.3g	29g

Cookd masalas for curd

Method

1
Peel and finely chop the shallots, ginger and garlic. Slit the green chillies, break the dry red chillies and separate the curry leaves from the sprigs.
2
Whisk the curd, water and salt in a bowl until smooth and loose. Keep the buttermilk ready without any lumps.
CurdWaterSalt
3
Heat coconut oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add fenugreek seeds, dry red chillies and curry leaves and fry for 20 to 30 seconds until the curry leaves turn crisp.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsFenugreek SeedsDry Red ChilliCurry leaves
4
Add the shallots, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Fry on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes until the shallots soften and turn light golden.
Small Onion (Shallots)GingerGarlicGreen Chilli
5
Lower the flame and add turmeric powder. Stir on low flame for 1 minute until the raw smell goes. Pour in the whisked buttermilk.
Turmeric Powder
6
Warm the moru on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often. Turn off the flame when it is hot but not boiling; do not let it bubble or the curd may split.

Before you start

How long does Moru Kachiyathu take?: 21 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 11 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Moru Kachiyathu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Moru Kachiyathu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Moru Kachiyathu spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Moru Kachiyathu?: 500 grams Curd, 1 grams Fenugreek Seeds, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 4 grams Curry leaves, 6 grams Ginger, 6 grams Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Moru Kachiyathu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Moru Kachiyathu?: About 135 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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