Malayala Moore kuzambu Powder ( Spice Powder mixed in Yogurt )

I have been waiting for the day to come , busy shopping and packing up things for my vacation. I would be off this month end for 2 1/2 months to Bangalore, DH will have to cook and manage alone. So decided to make some instant spice mixes to help him..Here is one such :

Ingredients:

Dry Coconut Flakes -- 1 cup

Red Chillies -- 8 ( or according to spice level)
Curry Leaves -- 2 springs
Cumin seeds -- 1tbsp
Ginger powder -- 2tsp

Method :

• Heat a pan and fry dry coconut flakes, red chillies and curry leaves till dry and light golden brown in colour.
• Allow to cool.
• Add cumin seeds and ginger powder.
• Grind to a coarse powder.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator..

How to use it :

Method 1 :

• To one cup thick yogurt add 1 1/2 tbsp of powder and mix, add salt according to taste.
• Heat 1tsp of coconut oil in a pan
• When hot add 1tsp of mustard seeds, when they start to splutter add few pieces of okra and fry till soft .
• Add the yogurt mixture and remove the pan..
• Serve with hot rice..

Method 2:

• In a microwave safe bowl , To 1 cup of thick yogurt add 1 1/2 tbsp of spice powder mix and salt to taste.
• Microwave for 20 seconds..
• Serve with hot rice.

Here is look of the spice powder mixed in yogurt :