Moru Curry is a classic Kerala dish that’s poured over rice for a comforting meal. There are a few variations, with the simplest version made using just yogurt and tempering.
Each time I make Moru Curry, I love experimenting with different ingredients. This time, I added pan-fried eggplant to the yogurt and finished it off with an aromatic tempering. I have to say, eggplant and yogurt are a perfect match!
The soft, mushy eggplant combined with the slightly tangy yogurt and aromatic tempering made this dish absolutely irresistible.
I poured this curry over hot Kerala matta rice & enjoyed with pickle- it’s like a pure comfort in every bite.
Eggplant- Brinjal Yogurt Curry, Kerala MoruCurry Recipe
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Author: Thasneen
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- Yogurt- 2 cups combined with 1 cup water
To season eggplant
- Eggplant or brinjal- 1 large, cut into round slices
- Chili powder- 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
- Salt- 1 tsp
For making tempering
- Coconut oil- 1½ tbsp
- Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
- Dried red chilies- 2
- Curry leaves- 1 sprig
- Kashmiri chili powder- ½ tsp
Instructions
- I've cut the eggplant into round slices.
- Add chili powder, turmeric powder & salt to the eggplant & combine well.
- I've pan fried the eggplant, can also be air-fried. If you prefer you can also deep fry.
- Place a large pan over medium heat, add 3 to 4 tbsp coconut oil.
- Place the seasoned eggplant on the pan & pan fry till both the sides turn golden brown in color.
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt & water well.
- Add the pan fried eggplant to the yogurt & combine well.
- Taste & add salt if required.
- Place a small frying pan over medium heat, add coconut oil, let turn hot.
- Add mustard seeds, let them splutter.
- Add dried red chilies & curry leaves, fry for a few seconds.
- Finally, add Kashmiri chili powder & take the pan off the heat.
- If you prefer, ⅛ tsp asafoetida can also be added to the tempering.
- Immediately pour the tempering over the eggplant-yogurt curry.
- Pour this over hot Kerala matta rice & enjoy with spicy pickle, absolutely comforting.
