Turnip Mor Kootu / Turnip in Yogurt Gravy ~ Day 6

Mor is buttermilk in Tamil.  This quick and simple recipe is usually made with winter melon, coyote squash, spinach or banana stem.  Today, I only had Turnip in hand and I really was craving for mor kootu, hence this became the recipe.   I don't add any tempering to this kootu except for the coconut oil and curry leaves.  If you prefer, your choice of tempering can be added to the dish.

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Preparation time: 10 min

Cook time: 15 min

Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

Turnip

• Turnip - 1 lb, peeled and cut into cubes
• Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Green chilies - 2
• Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
• Ginger - 1/2 inch
• Yogurt / Curd - 1/2 cup, beaten
• Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
• Curry leaves - few
• Salt - to taste

Method:

1. Place the turnip in a skillet or saucepan and add water just enough to cover the turnip.
2. Cook until tender.  Meanwhile, grind the coconut, cumin seeds, chilies, ginger and black pepper to a smooth paste, using little water.
3. Add the ground paste and salt to the cooked turnip and stir well.  Let it come to a boil on a low flame.
4. Add the yogurt/ curd and remove from the heat.  Stir gently to incorporate.  
5. Heat coconut oil in a small pan and fry the curry leaves.  Pour this over the kootu and give it a stir.
6. Serve hot with any mixed rice or adai.