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Kadhi Pakora

Kadhi Pakora is a spicy and tangy yogurt-based curry that is made with gram flour (besan) dumplings, also known as "pakoras." The dumplings are typically made from a mixture of gram flour, spices, and vegetables such as onions or spinach.
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Ingredients
  

Ingredients for kadhi:

  • 1/2 cup gram flour (chick pea flour)
  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1.5 tbsp cumin seed
  • 6-8 cloves of garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • Red chili powder to taste
  • 2 curry leaves
  • 2-3 cups of water
  • Blend all this together till smooth

Ingredients for pakora

  • 1/2 cup gram flour
  • 1/4 cup water (add more if too thick)
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 green chili finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pinch of baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • Mix into a batter.

Instructions
 

  • Drop 1 tsp at a time into hot oil on medium heat. Cook till golden brown. 
  • Place on paper towels to cool
  • Run each pakora quickly under cold water and squeeze it out gently. Set aside
  • In a pan heat, your desired anoint of oil. I used 1/4 cup
  • When hot add the yogurt mixture and cook on medium heat. Stirring every few minutes for about 35-40 min. If the mixture thickens too much add a little water.
  • After about 35-40 minutes it should be ready. Lower your heat to lowand drop in the pakoras. Let it soak up the kadhi. 

For the tarka:

  • 2 cloves of garlic finely sliced
    1 tsp cumin seed
    3-4 curry leaves
    2-3 ball dried red chilies
    1/4 cup oil
    In a pan heat the oil and add everything but the garlic. Once fragrant, add the garlic and cook till medium brown. Now pour on the kadhi gently stir. Be careful not to break the pakoras.Enjoy