Kadhi Pakora is a gluten-free Indian curry prepared with gram flour and yogurt (curd). The simple and unique flavors of this yogurt based Indian curry never fails to impress. Served with steamed rice, jeera pulao or chapati, kadhi is one of the best gluten-free curry recipes.
What is Kadhi Pakora?
Kadhi Pakora is the ultimate definition of Indian comfort food. The light and delicious yogurt curry served with steamed rice, also known as kadhi chawal. The word ‘kadhi’ is the Hindi term for a thick, stewed curry while the word ‘pakora’ refers to the gram flour fritters dunked in the curry.
There are different versions of kadhi prepared across India. Each region has its own take and twist on the regular kadhi recipe. Punjabi Kadhi is one such regional recipe influenced by the flavors of Punjabi Cuisine.
I keep my kadhi as simple as possible using the basic spices available. It is not the array of spices that does the magic in a kadhi pakora but the slow, simmering time that allows the flavors to mature.
Tips To Make Perfect Kadhi Chawal:
Pakoras – The secret to making a perfect kadhi pakora lies in the light, fluffy and airy pakora (fritters). I never prefer using baking soda for making the fritters more fluffy. Rather I stick to an old trick – whisking the fritter batter to the perfection. Just whisk the batter in a clockwise direction for approximately 5 minutes, and you will get the perfectly soft pakora. That is pretty much the only rule with this Punjabi kadhi recipe.
Another crucial point to keep in mind while making the pakora is to keep the batter thick. When adding water start with 1/4 Cup at a time. I have added chopped onion in the pakora but you can totally skip that and make pakora only of gram flour, coriander, and spices.
Kadhi – While the kadhi is stewing add the pakoras and allow them to simmer for a few minutes to absorb the flavor of the curry. This way you will have the mouth melting, bursting with flavors kadhi pakora.
And the final tempering of ghee, cumin, chilies towards the end provides the subtle aroma, good taste, and color to the Kadhi. Who could say no to this delicious bowl of sunshine? I definitely cannot.
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Punjabi Kadhi Pakora
Ingredients
For the pakora (fritters)
- 1 Cup gram flour besan
- 1 medium-size onion fine chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep frying the
Ingredients for the Kadhi
- 2 Cup yogurt dahi
- 4 tablespoon gram flour besan
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 – 3 dry red chilies broken into halves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds jeera
- a pinch of asafoetida hing
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon ghee
Instructions
How To Make Pakora (Fritters) For Kadhi:
- To prepare the pakora, combine all the ingredients except oil together in a bowl. Mix nicely.
- Add approximately 1/4 cup of water to make a thick batter.
- Whisk the batter nicely using your fingers for 2 – 3 minutes. This way pakoras are more light in texture.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil without over-crowding the pan.
- Deep-fry the pakora over medium heat till they turn crisp from all the sides.
- Drain on an oil absorbent paper and keep aside.
How To Make Kadhi:
- Whisk together curd, turmeric powder, red chili powder, gram flour and salt along with 2 Cups of water. Make sure no lumps remain in this mixture.
- Add the curd mixture in a kadhai and bring it to boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and allow the kadhi to simmer for 5 – 10 minutes.
- Stir at regular intervals. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
- Once the Kadhi is almost done add the pakora. Cook for 5 more minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Heat ghee in a small tadka pan. Add cumin seeds and red chilies. Cook for less than a minute.
- Pour this tempering over the kadhi. Stir to combine.
- Garnish kadhi with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve Kadhi Pakora with steamed basmati rice.
Nutrition
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4 comments
Haven try this before. But it’s definitely mouthwatering. Gonna try it soon.
I am sure you will absolutely love it 🙂
Hi made your recipe yesterday it was good .I am a malayali but do make a lot of north indian dishes ..thank you for the recipe.
Wow! So nice to read your feedback.