Kadhi Pakoda

Hi Guys!! In addition to our North-Indian dish category, I will talk about today a famous Punjabi dish called “Kadhi Pakoda”. Kadhi is basically blend of Curd/Yogurt, Gram flour gravy with Vegetable Pakodas dipped in.  This is a very healthy and delicious dish. Since Curd is one of the main ingredient, it tastes little Sour. As you know that Curd is an excellent source of protein, calcium, riboflavin and vitamin B6 and regular consumption of curd can help us strengthening the immune system. Preparation of this dish is different from place to place as per the taste of each region. I cook it little different than the normal procedure. Here is the recipe in case you like to try…

Ingredients:

·         Yogurt (Dahi) – 1 Cup

·         Gram Flour (Besan) – 2 Cup

·         Turmeric Powder- 1 tsp

·         Onion (Finely Chopped) – 1(Medium)

·         Onion (Sliced) – 2(Medium)

·         Red Chilly Powder – 1 tsp

·         Mustard Seeds (Sarson) – ½ tsp

·         Cumin Seeds (Jeera) – ½ tsp

·         Fenugreek Seeds (Methi) – ½ tsp

·         Fennel Seeds (Saunf) – ½ tsp

·         Red Chilly (Whole) – 2

·         Cumin Powder- ½ tsp

·         Curry Leaves – 6-7

·         Salt as per taste

·         Cooking Oil – ½ Cup

Preparation Method:

For Pakoda or Dumplings

Ø  Take 1½ cups of Gram flour in a bowl; add Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; Red Chilly Powder; Cumin Powder; Chopped Onion and add Water and mix well. Make balls of the mixture for Pakodas.

Ø  Heat Oil in a frying Pan and fry the balls till they turn golden brown. Drain excess Oil and keep aside.

For Kadhi Sauce

Ø  In a bowl beat the Curd well and mix Gram flour; add Water; Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp of Gram flour and blend thoroughly so that there are no lumps formed. Keep aside.

Ø  Take a heavy bottom Pan; place the Curd mixture in it and cook for 15 mins in medium flame and then set the simmer to cook slowly.

Ø  Now add the fried Pakodas in the Curd mixture and cook for another 5-7 mins and keep aside.

For Tadka

Ø  Take a frying Pan and add Mustard Seeds; Cumin Seeds; Fenugreek Seeds; Fennel Seeds and fry for 5 sec.

Ø  Add Red Chilly; Curry Leaves and fry for 5 Secs.

Ø  Add Sliced Onion and fry for 3 mins. Now Tadka is ready.

Ø  Add this Tadka  in the Kadhi mixture and mix well.

Ø   Now the “Kadhi  Pakoda” is ready.

Kadhi Pakoda is well served with Steamed Rice and Roti.