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Kadhi Pakora

Kadhi Pakora

by Nabeela Kauser
Kadhi pakora is a comforting curry made with spiced gram flour and yoghurt, paired with soft pakoras simmered in a tangy, creamy sauce. It’s a beloved North Indian classic that's perfect for laid-back lunches or cosy dinners.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 428 kcal

Ingredients

For the Kadhi:

  • 500 g Yoghurt
  • 50 g Gram Flour
  • 1 litre Water
  • 100 ml Oil
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 Turmeric Powder
  • 1 handful Coriander

For the Pakora:

  • 300 g Gram Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Crushed Chilli
  • 1/2 Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 150 ml Water

Instructions

  • Add the yoghurt and gram flour to a large bowl and mix until smooth.
  • Gradually pour in the water while whisking continuously, making sure there are no lumps.
  • In a separate pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic paste and green chillies, then sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  • Add the salt, chilli powder, and turmeric powder, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add a tablespoon of water to prevent burning and to help the spices release their colour.
  • Slowly pour the yoghurt mixture into the pan, stirring continuously.
  • Keep stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Once it boils, lower the heat and let it simmer gently until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  • Add the chopped coriander and stir well.
  • Turn off the heat and set the kadhi aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the gram flour, salt, chilli powder, crushed chilli, turmeric powder, and coriander powder.
  • Slowly add water in small increments, mixing until you get a thick batter.
  • Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry the pakoras until golden brown on both sides.
  • Once done, add the pakoras to the kadhi.
  • Let it simmer for a few more minutes so the pakoras absorb the flavour.

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Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 16gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 928mgPotassium: 664mgFibre: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 448IUVitamin C: 3mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 144mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Ajwain, Buttermilk, Cumin, Curry, Pakora
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