Pandigai Moru Kuzhambu

A curd curry from Tamil Nadu, this Kuzhambu is traditionally prepared at festivals and other celebrations.

 

Ingredients

(For spice paste)

Oil                                                                                             2 tsp

Husked, split black gram (urad dal)                          2 tsp

Fenugreek seeds (methi)                                             ¾ tsp    

Dried red chillies                                                              4

Green chillies                                                                      2

Freshly grated coconut                                                  ¾ cup   

(For Kuzhambu)

Slightly sour curd                                                           2 cups

Salt                                                                                         to taste

Turmeric powder                                                            ½ tsp

Peeled and chopped (1” cubes) ash gourd                 1.5 cups (250 gms)

(For tempering)

Oil                                                                                            2 tsp

Mustard seeds                                                                     1 tsp

Asafoetida powder (hing)                                               ½ tsp

Dried red chilli, halved                                                     1   

Curry leaves                                                                       1 sprig