Moru Kachiyathu Recipe - Kerala Style Seasoned Buttermilk
Moru Kachiyathu Recipe is a simple and delicious Kerala style seasoned buttermilk which is prepared every day in a Malayalee household. Moru means buttermilk in Malayalam, and no south indian meal is complete without the last course of rice had with curd or buttermilk.
Ingredients
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2 cups Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
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1-1/2 cups Water
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5 Shallots
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(pearl onions)
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finely sliced
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1 inch Ginger
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finely chopped
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3 Garlic
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cloves
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finely chopped
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1 Green Chilli
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finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1/2 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
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1 sprig Curry leaves
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2 Dry Red Chillies
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2 teaspoons Coconut Oil
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Moru Kachiyathu Recipe (Kerala Style Seasoned Buttermilk), add the curd into a big bowl and whisk it to a silky texture
Step 2
To this add water and whisk it to get to a semi thick buttermilk consistency
Step 3
Heat coconut oil in a wok, add the mustard seeds and let it crackle
Step 4
Add the methi seeds, curry leaves, red chillies and let it splutter
Step 5
To this add the finely sliced shallots, garlic and saute until the onions turn translucent
Step 6
Add the chopped ginger, green chillies, turmeric powder and flash fry it
Step 7
Keep the heat to low, and slowly add the buttermilk into the wok
Step 8
Keep stirring, until the buttermilk get just warm and starts to bubble
Step 9
Make sure you don't bring it to a boil to avoid curdling
Step 10
Switch off the flame, season with salt and mix well
Step 11
Serve the Moru Kachiyathu Recipe (Kerala Style Seasoned Buttermilk) along with Mixed Vegetable Sambar, Steamed Rice and Beetroot Thoran to make it a perfect simple meal for a weekday lunch