Moru Kutaan

This is a yoghurt-based dish.

~ Ingredients

1 cup fresh curd (beaten)
1 medium-size raw banana (cut into ½ inch cubes)
½ tsp turmeric
Salt to taste

Grind to a smooth paste (using very little water):
1 or 2 green chillies
3 tbsp coconut (grated)
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tsp cumin
6 peppercorns

For tempering:
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 or 2 whole red chillies (broken)
3 or 4 curry leaves
3 tsp coconut oil

~ Method

On a medium flamce, cook the banana in a quarter cup of water to which turmeric and salt has been added.

When the banana is a little warm, add the ground paste and the curd. Add water only if required.

Heat the mixture, stirring continuously. Switch off the heat just before it starts bubbling. Keep stirring for about two minutes so that the heat is spread evenly.

Heat oil in a separate vessel and add the mustard seeds.

After the seeds crackle, lower the flame and add the chillies and curry leaves.

Pour over the curry. Serve hot.