Ethakka Moru Curry | Kerala Ripe Banana Yogurt Curry Recipe

🍌 Kerala Moru Curry with Ripe Banana (Ethakka Moru Curry)

✨ Sweet, tangy, and comforting – this Ethakka Moru Curry combines ripe banana with coconut-yogurt gravy, tempered with spices. A traditional Kerala recipe often served with rice and perfect for a homely meal.

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🥣 Ethakka Moru Curry Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Curry:

• 2 ripe bananas (nendran or robusta, cut into medium pieces)

• 1 ½ cups curd (slightly sour)

• ½ cup grated coconut

• 2–3 green chilies

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 small piece ginger

• 1 garlic clove (optional)

• Salt to taste

For Tempering:

• 2 tsp coconut oil

• ½ tsp mustard seeds

• 2 dry red chilies

• 1 sprig curry leaves

• ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds (uluva)

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Preparation Method:

1. Cook the Banana:

   • Peel and slice bananas into medium pieces.

   • Cook with little turmeric, salt, and water until just soft (don’t overcook).

2. Grind the Coconut Mix:

   • Grind grated coconut, green chilies, cumin, ginger, and garlic to a smooth paste.

3. Prepare the Curry:

   • Add ground paste to the cooked banana and simmer 2–3 minutes.

   • Lower the flame, whisk curd, and gently stir it in.

   • Mix well without letting it boil (to avoid curd curdling).

4. Temper the Curry:

   • Heat coconut oil, splutter mustard seeds, add fenugreek, red chilies, and curry leaves.

   • Pour over curry and mix gently.

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🌟 Serving Suggestion:

Best enjoyed with steamed rice, thoran, and pappadam – a true Kerala comfort meal.

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