Muthira Puzhukku/ HorseGram Curry

One of the Authentic Kerala dishes. When we were kids my mom used to say " Muthira thinnal kuthira poley aavum" that means "if I eat horse gram I will be running like a horse" hehe..
I have heard that Horse gram is given to Horses to make them strong and powerful.
You can get the horse gram from any Indian stores.You can read more about Horse gram here.


Ingredients:

Muthira/Horse Gram-3/4 cup

Onion-1 small chopped

To make a paste:

Fresh grated coconut-3/4 cup
Coriander seeds-2 tbs
red chillies-3

For seasoning:

Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Urad dal-1 tsp
Curry leaves - a few
Coconut oil-1 tbs

Ginger - a small piece for flavour

Green chillies-2 split

turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Salt-to taste

Method:

Soak the horse gram/muthira over night.Pressure cook

for 3 whistles. Let it cool.

Mean while, dry roast coconut,coriander seeds

and red chillies until golden brown.

Add this to the blender with enough water and

make a smooth paste.

In a pan add the mustard seeds,dal,red

chillies,curry leaves and oil .When mustard

seeds splutters add the chopped onions,green

chillies and ginger. Saute until raw smell of

onion disappear.

Add the coconut paste to the mix and bring it

to a boil.Add the turmeric powder,salt and the

cooked horse gram/muthira . Mix well.Add enough

water to make gravy and cook for 5-10 minutes

until all the flavours are mixed and the

curry come to a boil.Remove from flame and

serve hot.

This curry can be served with Puttu,Rice....