Curd Curry / Yogurt Curry

 This is how i make curd curry. Very easy. The most important ingredient, as the name suggests, is curd /yogurt which is moderately sour.
                                                         

 Ingredients:

Thick curd - 1 cup
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Green chillies - 3 - 4 ( slit)
Salt to taste
Water - 1/2 cup

For seasoning:
Cumin seeds - 1/4 teaspoon
Mustard seeds -1/4 teaspoon
Black gram ( split ) - 1 teaspoon
Whole dry red chilly - 2 ( each cut into two pieces )
Curry leaves - a few
Oil - 1 - 2 teaspoons

Preparation:

• Beat the curd well and keep aside. 
• Place a pan on the stove and heat. Add all the seasoning ingredients. Stir. When the mustards start spluttering, add half cup of water and the split green chillies. Allow the green chillies to cook. Add turmeric and salt. Lower the flame to sim. Do not allow the water to dry off completely. If such a situation arises add 3 - 4 table spoon of water.
• Add the beaten curd, stirring continuously. When it is well blended take off the stove. Do not allow to boil - if boiled the curd will split. Pour into a serving bowl immediately.
• Serve with rice.

Note: Remove a spoonful of seasoning from the pan before adding water. This can be used for garnishing.