Majjiga Charu (Yogurt Soup)

Yogurt Mixture - Beat a cup of Yogurt with ½ cup of Water smoothly without lumps for about 30 seconds.

Onions, Green Chilies, Ginger and Turmeric Powder - Finely chop 2 medium Onions, 4 Green Chilies and an inch of Ginger. Add these to the beaten yogurt along with ¼ tsp of Turmeric Powder.

Popu / Seasoning - Heat 2 tsp Oil in a small pan, add ½ tsp of Cumin seeds and ½ tsp of Mustard seeds. After they splutter, add 4 Dried Red Chillies, 1 tsp of Split Black Gram Dal (Minappappu), ¼ tsp of Fenugreek seeds and a pinch of Hing. Once the dal is golden brown reduce to low heat and add 2 sprigs of Curry Leaves. Add this to the beaten yogurt mixture and mix well.

Garnish - Finely chop a small bunch of Coriander leaves and keep aside. Add Salt to taste to the beaten yogurt mixture and garnish with the chopped Coriander Leaves.

Serve cold with hot white rice.