Punjabi Kadhi

Punjabi Kadhi is a yogurt-based curry with gram flour dumplings, simmered with spices and herbs.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Yogurt (whole milk based)500Milliliters
Gram Flour (also known as besan)150Grams
Water (for the kadhi mixture)1000Milliliters
Onion (medium, finely chopped)1Count
Ginger (grated)1Inch
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Green Chili (finely chopped)2Count
Cumin Seeds1Tsp
Mustard Seeds1Tsp
Fenugreek Seeds0.5Tsp
Turmeric Powder1Tsp
Red Chili Powder1Tsp
Salt (or to taste)2Tsp
Oil (for frying)3Tbsp
Coriander Leaves (chopped)1Bunch
Asafoetida0.5Tsp

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, gram flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Gradually add water to form a smooth mixture.
  2. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and asafoetida. Allow them to splutter.
  3. Add chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté until onions are golden brown.
  4. Pour the yogurt mixture into the pan. Stir continuously to avoid curdling.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Prep

  • Soak fenugreek seeds in water for 2 hours before cooking.

Kitchen equipment

WhiskDeep Frying Pan