
Moru Kachiyathu literally means Tempered Buttermilk. ‘Moru’ stands for buttermilk and ‘Kachiyathu ‘ means tempered. Buttermilk Curry or Moru Kachiyathu from Kerala is one of the easiest curries that you can make in no time.
Benefits of buttermilk
We know buttermilk for its cooling properties. When you have buttermilk in summer, you actually have one of the best drinks that refreshes your body.
I usually make it quite often in the summer for my kids. Also, I add a small piece of crushed ginger, some crushed curry leaves and a little freshly chopped coriander leaves.
I add a bit of rock salt to it to enhance the taste a little more. And sure enough they love it!
In fact, all of us in the family love it!
Curd or buttermilk is something that’s usually readily available to us. Also, you can quite easily source it from your local grocery store too.
This buttermilk curry has the following advantages:
- It is cooling for your body
- Known for its very good nutritional value
- It is one of nature’s best refreshing drinks
Buttermilk curry is prepared very simply by adding turmeric and some spices to it and then warming it up. It is light on the stomach, and hence even those who are ill can comfortably have it.
For days when you have no veggies on hand, or you are too tired to put together an elaborate feast after a long tiring day, this simple version of the South Indian Buttermilk curry, is your best bet.
Lightly seasoned with aromatic spices, this warm yellow buttermilk curry is tangy, cooling, and a satisfying addition to a plate of simple steamed rice.
And I am surely making this for Onam, which is just around the corner! For me, Onasadya or the Onam feast of the Keralites just can’t be complete without this Moru Kachiyathu.
This Moru Kachiyathu or Buttermilk Curry from the South of India is different from the Kadi curry that is prepared in certain regions of North India, though.
Be sure to try this delicious buttermilk curry. You can even have this as a drink after your meal, if you wish too!
You may have it with Vendekka Mezhukuperatti (Ladies Finger Fry) or a simple Red Fish Curry from Kerala.
Do try it and let me know in the comments section below. Don’t forget to share the recipe with your friends and family too!
You can try these other recipes to try with Moru Kachiyathu. It makes for a great combination 🙂
Inji Puli – This is also a wonderful recipe for Sadya
Raw Banana Fry – This is our Pacha Kaya Mezhukuperatti, friends. I could have it this comforting dish all by itself!
Red Fish Curry – Try this red fish curry from Kerala made with fresh fish and spices
Ingredients
- Spice Powders
- Whole Spices
- Other
Instructions
Notes
1. It is important to AVOID BOILING the buttermilk during the warming or heating stage.
Buttermilk will curdle if boiled or heated for too long.
2. Sour Buttermilk is preferred for this recipe. Buttermilk can be prepared from sour curd.
Leave Curd at room temperature, to sour.