Traditional Punjabi Kadhi Pakora Recipe | Cook With Mohsin

 

Kadhi Pakora is one of the most popular Pakistani dishes!

Kadhi Pakora Recipe Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup besan (chickpea flour)
• 1.5 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 6 cups water
• 2 tablespoons oil (mustard oil is traditional)
• 1/2 teaspoon methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1.25-1.5 teaspoons salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Kadhi Pakora Instructions: 

• In a large bowl, whisk together the besan, yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder until smooth.

• Pour in the water and stir with your whisk until it orchestrates a seamless union with the other ingredients. 

• Awaken the oil's warmth in a generously sized pot, cradling it over a medium flame, as the kitchen begins to hum with anticipation. Add the methi seeds, cumin seeds, and hing, and let them crackle for a few seconds.

• Add the onion, green chili, ginger, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

• Add the besan-yogurt mixture to the pot and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

• Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the kadhi has thickened.

• Stir in the salt and cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.

Kadhi Pakora Recipe Tips: 

• For a richer flavor, use sour yogurt.
• If you don't have methi seeds, you can substitute mustard seeds.
• To make the kadhi even thicker, you can add a few more tablespoons of besan.
• You can also add other vegetables to the kadhi, such as potatoes, carrots, or tomatoes.
• Kadhi pakora is a popular variation of kadhi that is served with fried pakoras (fritters). To make pakoras mix together besan, water, and spices to form a batter. Then, dip vegetables such as onions, potatoes, or spinach into the batter and fry until golden brown.
• Kadhi can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.