KADHI PAKORA OR KARHI PAKODA

Kadhi pakora or karhi pakoda is a pakistani and indian dish.Kadhi pakora recipe is made with gram flour and yogurt. It is cooked for a long time to make it thick and tasty.the spicy gravy with pakora add more value and taste to the kadhi.The tarka adds a spectacular taste to the kadhi pakora recipe.

PREPARATION TIME: 25 mins COOKING TIME: 2 Hours SERVING: 5-6

INGREDIENTS

For Kadhi:

Gram flour (baisan) 1/2 Cup
Yogurt 250 gm
Water 1 Cup
Oil 3 tbsp
Curry leaves 6-7
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Ginger & garlic paste 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Red chili powder 1 tbsp
Salt 1 tsp or to taste
Water 1/4 Cup
Water 3 Cups

For Pakora:

Gram flour (baisan) 1 Cup
Salt 1/2 tsp or to taste
Water 1 Cup or as required
Coriander seeds (crushed) 1 tsp
Red chili powder 1/2 tsp
Green chilies (chopped) 2
Onion sliced 1
Green coriander chopped 3 tbsp

For tarka:

Oil 1/4 Cup
Onion sliced 1
Garlic 2 cloves
Whole red chilies 4-5
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Curry leaves 4-5

METHOD

For Kadhi:

In frying pan,add gram flour and roast until fragrant & let it cool.
In bowl,add roasted gram flour,yogurt and mix well.
Then add 1 cup water and mix well until smooth and set aside.
In pot,add oil,curry leaves,cumin seeds,ginger garlic paste and mix well.
Add turmeric powder,red chili powder,salt and mix well.
Add 1/4 cup water and mix well for 2 minutes.
Add gram flour yogurt mixture and mix well.
Add 3 cups water,mix well and bring it to boil,cover and cook on low flame (approx. 2 hours) and keep stirring in between.

For Pakora:

In pot,add gram flour,salt,baking soda and mix well.
Gradually add water and mix well to form a smooth batter.
Add coriander seeds,red chili powder,green chilies,onion,fresh coriander and mix well.
Heat cooking oil in a wok, with a spoon drop the pakora batter in the cooking oil.
Now, Fry them until medium brown and crispy.
Add deeply fried pakora in Kadhi mixture, mix and stir them well and Cook them for 3 to 4 minutes and set aside.

For tarka: