Bagara Dahi (Curried Yogurt Indian Style) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups yoghurt (approx. one cup or person) or 2 cups curds, excess water removed and whipped nicely (approx. one cup or person)
1 medium onion, chopped finely
3 -4 curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (cumin seeds) or 1/2 teaspoon same amount jeera powder (cumin seeds)
1 -2 green chili, sliced
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional and if you like it spicy)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 pinch asafoetida powder
salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
coriander leaves (to garnish)
oil, as per requirement

Preparation

Heat oil in a pan and add asafoetida. Cook for 10 seconds. Add mustard seeds or cumin seeds, let crackles. Add curry leaves.
Add sliced onions and fry till golden brown.
Next add sliced chilies and fry for 30 seconds on low flame, stirring constantly.
Add the remaining spices (red chilli powder and turmeric powder) and fry until oil separates.
Turn off the flame.
Add mixture and sugar to whipped yogurt and mix lightly.
Season as per taste.
Garnish with coriander leaves and close the lid.
Let stand to cool.
Serve with steamed basmati rice or stuffed parantha.