Kadhi Badi Recipe

 

🌿 Kadhi Badi Recipe

Ingredients

For the Badi (Fritters):

• 1 cup besan (gram flour)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)

• 1 green chili, finely chopped

• 1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)

• Salt, to taste

• A pinch of turmeric

• Water, as needed

• Oil, for frying

For the Kadhi:

• 2 cups yogurt (slightly sour is best)

• 3 tbsp besan

• 4 cups water

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

• Salt, to taste

For Tempering (Tadka):

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee

• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

• A pinch of hing (asafoetida)

• 1-2 dried red chilies

• 1 sprig curry leaves (optional)

• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds (optional)

• 1/2 tsp red chili powder (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Badi (Pakoras):

   • In a bowl, mix besan, chopped onion, green chili, ajwain, turmeric, and salt.

   • Add water gradually to make a thick batter.

   • Heat oil in a pan. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown.

   • Remove and set aside on a paper towel.

2. Make the Kadhi:

   • Whisk yogurt and besan together until smooth. Add water, turmeric, and salt.

   • Bring to a gentle boil in a deep pan, stirring frequently to avoid curdling.

   • Let it simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until it thickens slightly.

3. Add the Badi:

   • Drop the fried badis into the simmering kadhi.

   • Let them soak for 5-10 minutes while the kadhi continues to simmer.

4. Prepare the Tadka:

   • In a small pan, heat ghee/oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing, red chilies, and curry leaves.

   • Once they splutter, add red chili powder and pour over the kadhi.