Brinjal Mor Kuzhambu ( Buttermilk Stew / Majjiga Pulusu ) / Mor Kuzhambu

Mor Kuzhambu is one of the most important gravy in any South Indian Meal. Especially in Tamil Nadu, Mor Kuzhambu is widely seen during all special occasions.  We always prefer to have a side of Mor Kuzhambu in any form in our meal at home as its our alltime favourite. There are so many ways to make this Mor Kuzhambu/Buttermilk Stew/Majjiga Pulusu). You can add any vegetables like Brinjal, Drumsticks, White Pumpkin, Chow Chow ( or any watery vegetable), even zuccini, paruppu urundai,etc.,

Ingredients

Brinjals - 2 Medium

Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp.

Hing ( Asafoetida ) - 1 tsp.

Thick Curd - 2 Cups.

Olive Oil - 1 tbsp.

Salt - To Taste.

For tempering

Mustard Seeds - 1 tbsp

Jeera - 1 tbsp

Urad Dal - 1 tbsp

Channa Dal - 1 tbsp

Curry Leaves - 5 or 6 ( if you have)

Red Chillies Dry - 2 Medium

For Grinding

Fresh Coconut - 1/2 Cup

Jeera - 2 tsp

Ginger - 1 small cube

Green Chillies - 3 Medium Ones
Coriander Seeds - 2 tsp

Method

1. Grind the ingredients as mentioned above with little curd and keep it aside.
2. Wash the brinjals and cut it into small pieces.
3. On a vessel, add the cut brinjals, turmeric powder, Hing ( Asafoetida ), little salt for the vegetables in water and let it cooks till its softer.
4. When its fully cooked, add the grounded mixture into the vessel. Add required amount of salt, remaining curd into the kuzhambu vessel.
5. Mix it properly. Check to see if there are any bubbles coming out on the top layer of the kuzhambu.
6. If you see those, immediately switch off the heat. Keep the Mor Kuzhambu vessel out of heat totally.
7. Meantime, add the ingredients for tempering. When tempering is done, pour them over the Kuzhambu.
8. Mix everything once again. Mor Kuzhambu is now ready for serving. It goes well with any Paruppu Usili, Mint Thogayal or any thogayals, any spicy powder rice.

Tips

Switch off the heat at the right time when you notice small bubbles coming out on the top layer. If you miss that, Mor Kuzhambu becomes watery in consistency and it spoils the yummy taste of it.