Palakkad recipes

[R]

sure, sowmya..starting from me..tried mor kuzhambu by adding simple sundaikai vathal; yum yum it was. Other than that, well fried capsicum and eggplant will also go with this kuzhambu.

If you add a tsp of mustard while grinding, will increase the taste.

My mother grind soaked thoor and channa dal, ginger(she always adds), dhania, green chillies, coconut with half tomato which gives a good taste. Adding dals is optional.

For starters, blend curd or buttermilk in the blender or simple fork and add turmeric, salt and the ground paste; mix with hands well so that you dont have to stir when it is on the stove. And importantly, for mor kuzhambu, one is not supposed to close the vessel till it is cold unlike we do for sambar or rasam.

During ceremony(srartham days), she would not add coconut or dhals or even chillies; simple pepper, jeera and some more ingredients which is also equally good.

[R]

One of my friend is Iyengar; she uses dhania, urad dal, methi seed, red chillies and hing-fry and grind with green chillies & coconut. Rest are same.

[Sowmya]

If you add a tsp of mustard while grinding, will increase the taste.

And importantly, for mor kuzhambu, one is not supposed to close the vessel till it is cold unlike we do for sambar or rasam.

Hi R
These tips are very useful and interesting.. will implement the same..

Thanks.

meanwhile I will post another variation on Morkozhambu soon.

Regards
Sowmya

[bhargavi.raj]

Hi Sowmya,
Herez My version of Moor Kuttan,We call it Takali Moorkuttan. I like to serve it with Potato Fry and Fried Papadums.

TAKALI MOORKUTTAN.
You will need,
Large Tomatoes (Ripe) finely chopped - 2cups
Curd/buttermilk 1cup
salt

for the tempering
Coconut oil/any oil or ghee 2tsp
mustard seeds 1tsp
urad dal 1/2tsp
curry leaves 4-5
Red chillies 1-2
tumeric powder 1/2tsp


Grind together
coconut 2tbsp
Methi seeds (soaked for 10mins) 1/2tsp
hing a 1 tsp
green chillies 3-4
jeera seeds 2tsp
ginger 1tsp grated
Pottukadalai or chutney dal 1tsp(This will give it a nice taste also thickens the kuttan)

grind the above into a smooth paste.


Method
Heat a kadai,add the tomatoes,with 1/2cup of water,some salt and cook it until mashed.
Add the ground masala to the curd along with 1/4cup of water.
mix well.
as soon as the tomatoes are pulpy add the mixed masala and add more salt if needed.
allow it to boil and reduce and simmer for 3mins after it has boiled.
Put off the flame.
temper the ingredients mentioned in oil and pour it over the kuttan.
cover immediately .
serve hot with rice.

Hope you'll like my version too!

Bhargavi.Raj

[di]

I have given my version of morekootan.Looking forward to more varieties.. variations, suggestions.

Regards
Sowmya

hi Sowmya,
we make, in addition to the usual varieties of mor kootan, okra mor kootan(different version than posted above) and also uppucharu( a variety of morkootan with toor dal roasted and added while grinding)!

[Sowmya]

we make, in addition to the usual varieties of mor kootan, okra mor kootan(different version than posted above) and also uppucharu( a variety of morkootan with toor dal roasted and added while grinding)!

Hi di
Do share those recipes with us please..my second version of morekootan involves roasting toor dhal too.Looking forward to your recipes..

Regds
Sowmya

[Sowmya]

Hi bhargavi
It's nice to see your version of morekootan..What will the colour be?Will there be a nice reddish tinge?
Thanks.. will try and let you know.

Regards
Sowmya

[R]

When sufficient amount of buttermilk is not there, can add tamarind with the existing b.milk and proceed which is an another version of mor kuzhambu.

[bhargavi.raj]

hi sowmya,
Yes the color will be yellowish orange. And the taste will be tangy and sweet.. try and post in ur reviews.
Bhargavi.Raj

[di]

we make, in addition to the usual varieties of mor kootan, okra mor kootan(different version than posted above) and also uppucharu( a variety of morkootan with toor dal roasted and added while grinding)!

Hi di
Do share those recipes with us please..my second version of morekootan involves roasting toor dhal too.Looking forward to your recipes..

Regds
Sowmya

hi di,
sure! i will post the recipes soon but i will not be able to post exact measurements as i use "kai alavu" !