Sambharam | Spiced Buttermilk | Kerala style Buttermilk | Neer Moru 

Sambharam or Morum vellam is a refreshing traditional Kerala style spiced buttermilk recipe. The difference between regular buttermilk and sambharam is the addition of coarsely pound shallots, ginger and green chillies to the buttermilk which makes it more spicier and refreshing. This sambharam or spiced neer moru is traditionally served during Onam sadya . This morum vellam (buttermilk in Malayalam ) is a healthy cooler drink to have during this summer. You can refrigerate the buttermilk before serving or add cold water or ice cubes while whisking the curd either way make sure you serve it chilled for extra flavour. Check out how to make this delicious sambharam recipe below.

Ingredients 

Curd -1 cup

Water-2 cups or as required 

Shallots -8-10 nos

Green chillies -1 no

Ginger-1 inch piece

Curry leaves  few

Coriander leaves  few

Asafoetida-1/4 Tsp

Salt -1/2 Tsp or as required 

Recipe video 

Method

👉In a bowl add the curd whip well then pour water and dilute it to desired consistency add required salt and asafoetida mix well.

👉In a motor pestle add ginger, green chillies, shallots and pound coarsely.

👉Add this mixture to the buttermilk mix well check for salt.Add curry leaves, coriander leaves and mix well.

👉Serve. 

Preparation Time-15 minutes 

Serves-3-4