Kadhi Pakora Recipe: A Tangy and Crispy Indian Delight

Ingredients:

1 cup gram flour (besan)

1 cup yogurt (curd)

2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon red chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2-3 green chilies, chopped

10-12 curry leaves

1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)

1 tablespoon mustard oil

Salt to taste

For Pakoras:

1/2 cup gram flour (besan)

1/4 teaspoon red chili powder

A pinch of baking soda

Salt to taste

Water (as needed)

Oil for deep frying

For Tempering (Tadka):

1 tablespoon ghee

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

1-2 dried red chilies

1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

Instructions:

Making Pakoras:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, red chili powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Add water gradually to make a thick batter.
3. Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
4. Drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
5. Eliminate the pakoras and channel the overabundance of oil on a paper towel. Set them aside.

Making Kadhi:

1. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt and besan together until smooth.
2. Add water and continue to whisk until you have a lump-free mixture.
3. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the mustard oil until it smokes, then reduce the heat.
4. Add cumin seeds, chopped green chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sauté for a minute.
5. Pour the yogurt and besan blend into the pot and mix constantly to keep away from lumps.
6. Add turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the kadhi thickens.

Tempering (Tadka):

In a separate small pan, heat the ghee.

Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, fenugreek seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida. Sauté until the seeds crackle.

Pour this tadka over the prepared kadhi.

Serving:

Serve hot, garnished with pakoras.

Kadhi can be served with steamed rice or chapati.

This Kadhi Pakora recipe takes approximately 45 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people. Enjoy the delightful and tangy flavors of this classic Indian dish!