Today I am here with Vendakkai More Kuzhambu. It is a traditional South Indian, yogurt based gravy similar to North Indian Kadhi. I have already posted Rajasthani Gatte ki kadhi. I wanted to post Mor kuzhambu recipe for a long time but couldn't do it. It is very easy to make and takes very less time to prepare. I made mor kulambu with ladies finger / okra, but other vegetables like ashgourd, chow chow can be used too. This gravy can be served with rice and any side dish of your choice. I served it with avarakkai Paruppu usili.

Vendakkai More Kuzhambu Recipe
This is a traditional South Indian, yogurt based gravy made with Ladies finger / okra. This is very easy to make and tastes delicious. This more kuzhambu can be served with rice.
Recipe Developed, Cooked and clicked by : Divya Prakash
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Prep time : Cook time : Total time :
Yield : 4 servings
Ingredients :
- Vendakkai / Ladies Finger / Okra : 1 cup
- Yogurt / Curd : 2 Cups
- Water : 1 Cup
- Turmeric Powder : 1/4 Teaspoon
- Salt : As needed
To Grind into fine paste :
- Grated Coconut : 1/4 Cup
- Cumin Seeds : 1 Teaspoon
- Ginger : about 1" long
- Green Chillies : 2 nos.
- Coriander Seeds : 2 Teaspoons
To Temper :
- Oil : 2 Teaspoons
- Mustard Seeds : 1/4 Teaspoon
- Curry Leaves : 1 sprig
- Dried Red Chillies : 1 or 2 nos.
- Asafoetida : A pinch
Instructions :
- Grind the ingredients listed under 'to grind' into fine paste.
- Whisk yogurt well such that there are no lumps and is smooth.
- Heat oil in a pan and then add okra and fry till it is cooked. Then remove the fried okras and keep it aside.
- Then to the same pan, add mustard seeds and when they sputter, add curry leaves, red chillies and asafoetida and fry for a minute or two.
- To this add the ground coconut mixture, turmeric powder, salt and a cup of water and cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Now add the whisked yogurt mixture, mix well and add the fried okras and turn off the heat.
- Let it rest for a while and serve it with rice.
Notes :
- Do not let it boil after adding the yogurt, it will curdle.
- Do not cover the gravy, till it is completely cooled.
- You can soak a tablespoon channa dal or toor dal and grind it along with coconut mixture too.
We also make something similar and I really love it with rice... looks so delicious...
ReplyDeleteLooks very tasty
ReplyDeleteVendakkai mor kuzhambu and usili is a killer combo, looks delicious.
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