Authentic South Indian Mor Kulambu For A Light Meal
By Bhavana Verma
June 8, 2024
Mor Kulambu, also called mor kuzhambu, is the South Indian variation for the North Indian kadhi. If you are a true fan of kadhi, give this recipe a try to see how South Indian flavours give it a twist.
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Split Pigeon Lentil 1 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds ½ Teaspoon Cumin Seeds ½ Teaspoon Raw Rice ¼ Cup Hot Water – For Soaking 3 Green Chilies 1 Inch Ginger Curry Leaves ¼ Cup Grated Fresh Coconut 1.5 Cups Chopped White Pumpkin ¼ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder 1 Cup Beaten Curd Salt Spice Temper
Step 1
Prepare the paste by grinding soaked tuvar dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and raw rice with green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, and grated coconut to a smooth paste.
Step 2
Make buttermilk mixture by mixing whisked curd with ground coconut paste and one cup water. Set aside.
Step 3
Cook ash gourds with ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and 1 cup water until tender.
Step 4
Combine buttermilk mixture to cooked ash gourd and season with salt and simmer on low heat for a few minutes.
Step 5
Temper it with oil, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
Step 6
Cover it and let flavours infuse.
Step 7
Serve it hot with steamed rice.
