Kadhi recipe | Kadhi Pakora recipe | How to make Punjabi Kadhi?

Kadhi recipe | Kadhi Pakora recipe | How to make Punjabi Kadhi?

Kadhi Pakora recipe is curd based curry. It is prepared with a mixture of sour yogurt and gram flour. It is topped with fried onion pakoras which makes it thoroughly irresistible. Addition of fenugreek seeds adds aroma and flavors to it.

Kadhi recipe is prepared little differently in every region of India. There are several varieties of kadhi. Punjabi kadhi, Sindhi kadhi, and Gujarati kadhi are some popular varieties of kadhi. However, this kadhi recipe is from Punjabi cuisine. Punjabi kadhi recipe is creamier and thicker than other variations of kadhi.

Kadhi Pakora is usually served with plain hot steamed rice. Pakoras dipped in creamy kadhi enhance the overall taste. The combo of kadhi chawal is very popular in North India. You can also serve it with chapatti, roti or paratha. Follow the step by step recipe detail for making Kadhi Pakora recipe.

Kadhi recipe | Kadhi Pakora recipe | How to make Punjabi Kadhi?

Ingredients

For Pakora

Gram flour / Chickpea flour (besan) – 1/4 cup

Finely chopped Onion –1/4 cup

Red Chili powder – 1/4 teaspoon

Ajwain (carom seeds) – 1/4 teaspoon

Baking soda – a small pinch

Salt to taste

Water – 3 tablespoon (add as required)

Oil for deep frying pakoras

For Kadhi Mixture

Sour Curd / Yogurt (Khatta dahi) – 3/4 cup

Gram flour / Chickpea flour (besan) – 4 tablespoon

Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon

Red chili powder – 1/4 teaspoon

Garam masala powder – 1/4 teaspoon

Asafetida (Hing) – a small pinch

Salt to taste

Water – 1 cup or add as required

Oil – 1 tablespoon

Fenugreek seeds (methi) – 1/4 teaspoon

Curry leaves – 6 to 8

For Tempering

Ghee (Clarified butter) – 1 teaspoon

Red chili powder – 1/8 teaspoon

Method

Making Onion Pakoras

Take besan (gram flour), chopped onion, red chili, ajwain, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Mix everything well and keep aside for 15 minutes. Now add water little by little at a time to make a thick batter for pakoras.

Heat oil in a kadai or frying pan on medium heat. Drop a spoonful of batter with your hand or with a spoon in the oil. Drop 5-6 pakoras in one batch. Deep fry them until crisp and golden brown. Keep turning them so that they get browned evenly. Drain and transfer on a paper towel so that extra oil is absorbed. Fry the remaining pakoras in batches this way. When done keep aside.

Making Kadhi recipe

Take curd in a large mixing bowl. Beat curd with hand beater or blender till smooth. Add besan, turmeric powder, chili powder, garam masala powder, salt, and water. Blend well to make smooth mixture without lumps.

Heat oil in another kadai or deep frying pan on medium heat. Add mustard fenugreek seeds and a small pinch of asafetida. When fenugreek seeds begin to change their color. Add curry leaves. Let them fry for a few seconds on low heat. Now add prepared curd-flour batter and stir well.

Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to boil. Stir continuously till the mixture boils. Now let the mixture simmer on low-medium heat for 20 minutes. The mixture will thicken. Keep string in between to prevent sticking. If kadhi becomes too thick, add some water and cook more for 4-5 minutes. It should have a pouring consistency.

Add deep fried pakoras to the prepared kadhi. Mix well and cover the pan. Heat ghee in a small tadka pan on medium heat. Turn off the heat. Add red chili powder. Immediately add this tempering to the hot kadhi. Stir it well. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes so that pakora gets soft. Punjabi Kadhi Pakora is ready. Serve it hot with steamed rice, jeera rice, paratha, chapati or roti.

Kadhi Pakora recipe

Kadhi Pakora recipe is extremely healthy and delicious. It is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is a perfect food for body growth. It is also rich in protein, phosphorus, and calcium. Besan added in kadhi does not contain gluten. Eating kadhi regularly can be beneficial for your skin and hair.

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Kadhi recipe | Kadhi Pakora recipe | How to make Punjabi Kadhi?