Shallots Tomato Yogurt Curry | Simple Kerala Style Moru Curry
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
  • Coconut oil- 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
  • Dried whole red chilies, halved- 3
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Shallots, chopped- 2 large shallots or 4 small/pearl onions
  • Ginger, grated- 1 tsp
  • Tomatoes, chopped- 2
  • Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Yogurt or curd- 1 cup
Instructions
  1. Place a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add coconut oil, let turn hot.
  3. Add mustard seeds, let splutter.
  4. Add dried red chilies & curry leaves.
  5. Add shallots or small/pearl onions, season with salt.
  6. Add grated ginger, combine well.
  7. Saute till shallots turn golden in color.
  8. Add tomatoes, combine well & cook for a few minutes till tomatoes have mashed up.
  9. Add turmeric powder, combine well & cook for a minute.
  10. Take the pan off the heat & let slightly cool down.
  11. Take the yogurt in a bowl, beat well using a fork.
  12. Add the yogurt & combine well.
  13. Don't add the yogurt while the mixture is hot, it will curdle.
  14. Serve in a bowl & enjoy with rice.
  15. This curry goes well with Kerala matta rice.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/shallots-tomato-yogurt-curry-simple-kerala-style-moru-curry/