Majjige Huli / Kodakyana

"Majjige" in Kannada (Language spoken in the Indian state of Karnataka) means Buttermilk and "Huli" in Kannada ( in this  context) means coconut based curry. In Tullu (another language spoken in South kanara region of Karnataka) , it is called KODAKYANA. This a mildly flavored curry that not only tastes great with rice but also with Idli and shyavige (rice noodles).

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups of Green beans (cut into 1 inch pieces) *
• 1 cup fresh or frozen grated coconut (If using frozen, thaw before using )
• 1 cup sour buttermilk (i used store bought) **
• 3 green chillies
• 2 tbsp semolina / sooji / rava ***
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder / haldi (optional)
• Salt as per taste.

For the tempering:

• 1.5 tsp Ghee / Clarified butter
• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds / methi seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 dried red chillies (broken)
• 4-5 curry leaves

Note: All measurements are based on the US measuring cup and spoon sizes where 1 cup = 235 ml

PROCEDURE:

• Heat 2 cup of water in a pot. Add washed, cleaned and cut green beans to it. Also add turmeric and some salt. Cook the green beans until done.
• Grind together grated coconut, green chillies and semolina into a smooth paste using little water.
• When the Green beans have cooked, add in the ground mixture. Mix well.
• Lastly add the sour buttermilk. Adjust the consistency of the curry. Also add required amount of salt (remember we added a little salt while cooking the green beans). Bring it to a boil and turn off the heat.
• To prepare the tempering, heat ghee/clarified butter. When hot, season the ghee with fenugreek seeds,mustard seeds,dry red chillies and curry leaves.
• Add the tempering to the curry and serve with hot rice. Tastes great with spicy cubed potatoes.

Notes:
* You can use other vegetables like Chayotte, Indian Yam(suran) or Ash Gourd (white pumpkin)
** If you don't have buttermilk, you can use sour yogurt. Whisk it well before adding. If the yogurt is too thick , add some water while whisking. Also,if the buttermilk or yogurt is not sour, you can add some tamarind while grind the coconut mixture.
*** For a richer and creamier taste, use 2 tbsp of cashews instead of semolina and grind it with the coconut mixture.