Chembu Moru Kachiyathu / Chembu Moru Curry / Taro Root Yogurt Curry / Tangy & Comforting Chembu Moru Kachiyathu - Kerala Recipes

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste

Coconut-2 tbsp
Turmeric powder-a pinch
Jeera- 3/4 tsp
Green chillies-2
Garlic-1
( Take above ingredients in a mixi/blender jar and grind to a smooth paste)

Other ingredients

Sepakilangu / Chembu / Taro -4
(peeled & cut into thin slices)
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
Red chilly powder - 1/8 tsp
Beaten curd -1 cup
Curry leaves few

Tempering

Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard -1tsp
Urad dal - 1/8 tsp
Red chillies-1
Methi seeds - 5
Curry leaves-little

Method

Cook the taro/chembu with salt, turmeric powder, red chilly powder and few curry leaves till soft.

Add the ground paste to the cooked taro and cook till its thick.

Reduce the heat and add the beaten curd & give a brisk stir & just a boil.

Switch off the gas, heat oil in a pan and temper it with above ingredients.

Pour the tempering into the curry, mix and serve it hot with plain rice.

Chembu Moru Kachiyathu is a traditional Kerala-style curry made with taro root simmered in spiced buttermilk. Light, tangy, and comforting, this dish is a staple in Kerala homes and pairs perfectly with hot steamed rice.

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