Mor Kolambu (Maami's Corner)

This is traditional Trichy (Tamil Nadu) style Mor Kolambu.

Courtesy: Seethalakshmi Mani

INGREDIENTS:

Ash gourd/kumbalanga: 100 g or colocasia/chembu/arbi

Green chilli: 6

Coconut: ½ cup

Turmeric powder: ½ tsp

Curd: ½ litre

Bengal gram: 1 tbsp

Coriander seed: 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

For tempering:

Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp

Red chilli: 2

Fenugreek: a pinch

Oil: 1 tbsp

METHOD:

Soak Bengal gram, coriander seeds. Grind with coconut & green chilli.

Cook the vegetable with turmeric & salt.

Add the ground masala. Let it boil for some time. Take it off the fire.

Pour in beaten curd. Mix well.

For tempering, heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, add red chilli, fenugreek & curry leaves.

Cool slightly before pouring into the Mor kolambu.