How to make Mor Kozhambu - White pumpkin cooked with a masala of coconut and a medley of spices.
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Main Ingredients : Yogurt (दही), White pumpkin (सफेद कद्दू )
Cuisine : TamilNadu
Course : Main Course Vegetarian
Mor Kozhambu Recipe Card
Contrary to popular belief a vegetarian diet gives you all the nutrients you will ever require to live a fit and healthy life. With low saturated fat and cholesterol, high fiber content and rich complex carbohydrates - veggie delights like greens, pulses and curries are your best bet at a meal which is nutritious and tasty!
For more recipes related to Mor Kozhambu checkout Dahi Bhindi, Dahi Bhindi, Dahi Ki Sabzi, Dahi Wali Arbi . You can also find more Main Course Vegetarian recipes like Rajma Rasmisa, Grilled Paneer with Butter Caramel Sauce, Jhat Pat Tomato Alu, Zucchini Pasta.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Mor Kozhambu Recipe
Yogurt 2 cups
White pumpkin peeled 1/2 cup
Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) soaked 1 tablespoon
Split Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked 1 tablespoon
Coriander seeds soaked 1 tablespoon
Rice soaked 1 1/2 tablespoons
Black peppercorns 25-30
Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Green chillies 2-3
Ginger chopped 1 inch piece
Scraped coconut 4 tablespoons
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil 2-3 tablespoons
Mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon
Dried red chilli, broken 1
Curry leaves 4-6
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Grind together tuvar dal, chana dal, coriander seeds, rice, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, 1 green chilli, ginger and coconut with a little water.
Step 2
Whisk together yogurt, turmeric powder, salt and ground masala well in a bowl.
Step 3
Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add mustard seeds. When they splutter add red chilli, remaining green chillies, curry leaves and sauté.
Step 4
Add white pumpkin and sauté. Add 1 cup water and cook till the pumpkin is done.
Step 5
Add yogurt mixture and mix well. Add salt. When it comes to a boil, simmer on a low heat for 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
