Moru Curry Recipe: Here's How To Make This Dil Se Indian Kerala Delicacy For Onam Celebrations

Moru Curry is not only delicious but also provides a refreshing contrast to the other richer components of the Onam Sadya. Here’s how to make Moru Curry at home for this Onam. 

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Are you looking for a delicious and traditional dish to celebrate Onam this year? How about preparing Moru Curry, a classic Kerala recipe that’s perfect for this vibrant festival? This tangy, creamy dish is a staple in Onam Sadya, the grand feast that brings together a variety of flavours and textures. If you’re new to Moru Curry, here’s a simple guide to making this delightful recipe by Chef Aarthi Vivekanandan that will surely impress your family and guests.

Moru Curry

Moru Curry, also known as Nadan Moru Curry or Moru Kachiyathu, is a yoghurt-based curry from Kerala. It is loved for its rich, tangy flavour and creamy texture, created by blending yoghurt with spices and a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Moru Curry is best enjoyed warm, paired with steamed rice. It complements the variety of dishes in the Onam Sadya, balancing rich flavours with its tangy and creamy profile. Here’s how to make this Moru Curry at home:

How To Make Moru Curry

Moru Curry

1. In a bowl, whisk the yoghurt until smooth. Add salt, and 1 cup of water to the yoghurt. Mix well and set aside.

2. For tempering, heat the coconut oil in a pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the fenugreek seeds, split urad dal, dried red chilli, and curry leaves. Fry until the urad dal turns golden brown.

3. Add the chopped onion, grated ginger, turmeric powder, asafoetida, and green chilli to the pan. Saute until the onion turns translucent.

4. Now turn off the heat and slowly add the yoghurt mixture to the pan, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.

5. Allow the curry to heat through gently, but do not let it boil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until everything is well combined and warmed.

6. Remove from heat and serve your Moru Curry hot with rice.

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Here's how to make this delicious yoghurt based Moru Curry at home
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  • Total Time :25 min
  • Preparation Time : 10 min
  • Cooking Time : 15 min
  • Servings : 2
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Main Course
  • Calories: 150
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Author: Alice Mary Topno

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yoghurt
  • 1 chopped green chilli
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon split urad dal
  • 1/2 asafoetida
  • 1 dried red chilli
  • A few curry leaves
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Salt to taste

Step

  • Step 1 :

    To make Moru Curry, mix yoghurt until smooth with some salt and 1 cup of water. Once done, set it aside.

  • Step 2 :

    Then heat coconut oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, urad dal, and let it splutter. Then add dry red chilli and curry leaves. Fry until they are golden.

  • Step 3 :

    Now add chopped onion, ginger, turmeric powder, asafoetida, and green chilli. Saute until onions turn translucent.

  • Step 4 :

    Turn off the heat and add the yoghurt mixture to it.

  • Step 5 :

    Now let it gently simmer for 3-4 minutes without boiling.

  • Step 6 :

    Now let it gently simmer for 3-4 minutes without boiling.

  • Step 7 :

    Serve the Moru Curry hot with rice.