Moru kachiyathu/ Seasoned Buttermilk

This is a simple dish from Kerala. I prepare Moru Kachiyathu (Seasoned Butter Milk) whenever I am in hurry & also Dhuvadesi days. It is very easy and can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. You don't need coconut for this recipe.

Ingredients:

Yogurt                                        2 cups (room temperature)

Water                                         1 cup

Ginger grated                              1 tsp.

Turmeric powder                          ¼ tsp.

Salt                                             to taste.

Seasonings:                       

Coconut oil                                    1 tbsp..

Mustard seeds                                1/4 tsp.

Fenugreek seeds                             a pinch

Red chilies                                      2 no.

Curry leaves                                    1 stem   

Method:

• Blend the yogurt with water. Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard & fenugreek.
• Add chilies, ginger and curry leaves. Fry it for 1-2 minutes.
• Add Turmeric powder in it. Mix well.
• Add blended butter milk & slat and stir well.
• Stir continuously for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Keep on stirring till it becomes warm. Never allow it to boil.
• Remove from the stove and stir for a few more minutes allowing it to cool.
• Serve hot with Rice. 

Note:

• Butter milk should be room temperature. Other ways it may cradle.
• You can store this one week in the refrigerator.