Majjiga Charu

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Ingredients

1 cup	thick curd (yogurt)
2 cups	water
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	salt
1 tablespoon	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2	dried red chilies
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 handful	curry leaves
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger, grated
2	green chilies, 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.