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Kadhi Pakora

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time50 mins

Kadai Pakora is one of Pakistan's most popular dishes. Deep-fried pakoras with tadka masala, gram flour, and yogurt curry are the star of this dish.

 For Pakoras
 ¾ cup gram flour
 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 ½ cup dried Fenugreek
 1 tsp ground ginger
 1 tsp red chili powder
 ¼ tsp baking powder
 Salt to taste
 Oil to deep fry
 For Kadhi (Gravy
 1 lb yogurt
 4 tbsp gram flour
 1 turmeric powder
 Salt to taste
 2 tbsp oil
 ½ tsp cumin
 1 tsp chili powder
1

Mix all the pakora ingredients, except the oil, in the mixing bowl with about a half cup of water.

2

In a Kadai, heat enough oil and drop small portions of the gram mixture into it. Deep fry until golden brown. Drain and set aside on absorbent paper.

3

To make khadi: whisk yogurt thoroughly and add gram. Blend thoroughly to remove any lumps. Combine turmeric powder, salt, and three cups of water, in a Kadai, heat two tbsp of oil.

4

Add cumin seeds and red chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Stir-fry the onions and ginger for a minute. Mix yogurt and sour cream. Bring to the boil, reduce to low heat, and occasionally stir for roughly fifteen minutes.

5

Continue simmer for another four to five minutes, adding red chili powder and fried pakoras. Decorate with coriander leaves.