Sunday, December 25, 2011

Pakoda Morkuzhambu or Dahi Besan Kadi


Morkuzhambu is a traditional Indian curry made out of Buttermilk and few spices. We have many varieties of this curry (Using Ladiesfinger, White Pumpkin etc..)

Ingredients
Buttermilk - 500 ml
Turmeric Powder - less than 1/4 tsp
Salt - for Kadi alone

For the Pakoras
Channa Dhal Flour - 150 gms
Rice Flour - 1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - less than 1/4 tsp
Chopped Onions - 1
Chopped Curry Leaves - 1 tbsp
Chopped Green Chilli - 1 (finely chopped)
Salt - only for the Pakodas

For the Kadi
Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp
Green Chillies - 4
Ginger - a small piece
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Channa Dhal Flour - 1 tbsp
Rice Flour - 1 tsp

For Seasoning
Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds - 10 numbers
Split Urad Dhal - 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida - a pinch
Split Dry Red Chilli - 1
Curry Leaves - few

Preparation

In a bowl, add all the items given in "For the Pakoras" and add some water to it. Mix it well to have a thick batter.

Heat Oil in a Kadai and fry the Pakoras in batches till it turns little brown.


Grind the items given in "For the Kadi" and add it to the Buttermilk with little Turmeric Powder and salt.

Heat Oil in a pan and add all the items given in "For Seasoning" one-by-one. Pour the Buttermilk mixture to the above one and allow it to boil in a medium flame.

When you find it boiling, add the fried Pakoras.

Transfer the Kadi to a serving dish and serve it hot with your plain rice.

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