Mor Kulambu – Ready in 20 Minutes

No tamarind, no tomato, no grinding masala — just fresh curd and coconut

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Just 6 simple ingredients — curd, coconut, green chilli, cumin, curry leaves, mustard

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Grind coconut, raw rice, green chilli and cumin into a smooth paste

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Whisk fresh curd with water and a pinch of turmeric — keep it aside

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Splutter mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves and red chilli in coconut oil — this is where the flavour comes from

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Add coconut paste and cook on low flame for 5 minutes until raw smell disappears

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Switch off flame, let it cool slightly — then add the whisked curd and mix well. Never add curd to a hot pan — it will curdle

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Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with steamed rice and appalam

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Full recipe with exact measurements

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