Buttermilk Gravy (Mor Kuzhambu) Recipe

Ingredients:

• Buttermilk: 3 cups
• Rice flour: 1 tsp
• Green chilli: 1 (finely chopped)
• Coriander leaves: 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
• Curry leaves: few
• Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
• Jeera (cumin seeds): ½ tsp
• Asafoetida: ¼ tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Oil: 1 tbsp

Method:

1. Prepare the Buttermilk Mixture:

   • Mix buttermilk, salt, rice flour, and asafoetida in a bowl. Set aside.

2. Tempering:

   • In a heavy-bottomed vessel, heat oil over medium heat.
   • Add mustard seeds. When they start to splutter, add jeera, green chilli, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

3. Combine and Cook:

   • Switch off the flame and slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the tempering, stirring continuously to avoid curdling.
   • Mix well to combine.

4. Finish:

   • Add finely chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

5. Serve:

   • Serve hot with rice.

Pathiya Samayal Contest entry by Uma Sridharan