Kadhi is a yogurt-based gravy dish to which Chickpea/ Besan is added, tempered, and simmered with spices. Gujarati kadhi is a sweet and sour version of kadhi. A popular Gujarati dish consisting of Buttermilk or Dahi and Gram flour is an essential part of Gujarati cuisine.
- Prep Time – 5 mins
- Cooking time – 20 mins
- Serving – 4
Ingredients & Measurements :
- 1 ½ cups – Shahi Yogurt ( Dahi )
- 3 cups Water
- 2 Tablespoon – Besan (gram flour)
- ½ Teaspoon – Ginger paste
- 3 – Green chillies (Chopped)
- ¼ Teaspoon – Turmeric ( Not required for white kadhi )
- 2 Teaspoon – Sugar
- Salt to taste
Tempering:
- 2 Teaspoons – Ghee ( Clarified Butter) or Oil.
- 2 – Dry red chillies
- Pinch of Asafetida
- 1 Teaspoon – Cumin seeds
- 1 – Cinnamon stick
- 2-3 – Cloves
- 5-6 – Curry Leaves
Garnishing :
- Cilantro
Instructions :
- Take a deep pan, add water, Shuddh Yogurt, Besan (Gram Flour), and whisk or Use a Hand Blender to ensure a smooth, consistent lump-free thin batter.
- Add Ginger paste, Green chillies, Turmeric powder (not required white kadhi ), Sugar and Salt to taste.
- Heat the Ghee or Oil in another deep pan. Once hot, cumin seeds, curry leaves, dry red chillies, cinnamon stick, cloves and asafetida.
- Add the batter to tempering, put it on medium heat and stir continuously; when it comes to boil, lower the heat and simmer.
- Finally, add chopped cilantro and mix.
- Delicious Gujarati kadhi ready to serve.
Serving Suggestion :
Kadhi is a treat to eat with Khichdi, Pulao and Steam Rice.