Majjiga Charu

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Yogurt , thick
	2 cups	Water
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	1 tablespoon	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	2	Red Chili , dried
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 handful	Curry Leaf
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	1 teaspoon	Ginger , grated
	2	Green Chili , slit

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, whisk the curd until smooth and add water to it. Mix well to form a buttermilk consistency.
2. 2 Add turmeric powder and salt to the buttermilk and mix thoroughly.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. 4 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
6. 6 Add grated ginger and slit green chilies to the pan. Sauté for another minute.
7. 7 Pour the buttermilk mixture into the pan and stir well.
8. 8 Simmer on low heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let it come to a boil.
9. 9 Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
10. 10 Serve hot with steamed rice or as a soup.