Boondi Ki Kadhi

Boondi Ki Kadhi

2018-08-25 18:43:56

Boondi Ki Kadhi has a unique taste as every bite contains a taste of boondi dipped in kadhi. Boondi kadhi is an amazing variation to a typical Punjabi kadhi recipe. Make this easy and delicious kadhi and pair it along with rice and roti.

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

35 min

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

35 min

Ingredients

1. Yogurt - 1 1/5 cups (slightly sour )
2. Besan / Gram flour - 2 Tbsp
3. Boondi (fried gram flour balls) - 1/2 cup
4. Onion - 1/4 cup, chopped
5. Ginger green chili paste - 1 Tbsp
6. Turmeric powder - 1 Tsp
7. Red chili powder - 1 Tsp
8. Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp
9. Garam masala - 1/2 Tsp
10. Mustard seeds - 1 Tsp
11. Curry leaves - 6-7
12. Round dry red chilies - 2-3
13. Asafoetida - 1/4 Tsp
14. Salt to taste
15. Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 Tsp
16. Coriander leaves - 2 Tbsp, chopped
17. Water as needed
18. Oil - 1 Tbsp

For tempering

1. Ghee - 3/4 Tbsp
2. Cumin seeds - 1/2 Tsp
3. Red chili powder - 1/4 Tsp

Instructions

1. Combine the yogurt, besan, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ginger and green chili paste and whisk well until there are no lumps. Add approx 2 1/2 cups of water. Whisk it again until well combined. Keep it aside.
2. Heat the oil in a deep non stick pan. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, asafoetida, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, round red chilies. Let it sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
3. Add the onions and cook it on a medium flame for 3-4 minutes until onions are soft and translucent.
4. Lower the flame and add the yogurt besan mixture. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5-6 minutes while stirring continuously. Add salt and mix.
5. Now add the boondi, stir well. Cook for a minute. Add garam masala and coriander leaves. Switch off the flame
6. Heat ghee in a small pan, add 1/4 tsp of cumin seeds and 1/4 tsp of red chili powder. Mix it well. Pour this tadka on a hot kadhi just before serving. Garnish with coriander leaves.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.

By Abha Nakra Jolly

Hungry soul by Abha https://hungrysoulbyabha.com/

How to make Boondi Ki Kadhi step by step photo:
1. Combine the yogurt, besan, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ginger and green chili paste and whisk well until there are no lumps. Add approx 2 1/2 cups of water. Whisk it again until well combined. Keep it aside.

2. Heat the oil in a deep non stick pan. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, asafoetida, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, round red chilies. Let it sauté on a medium flame for few seconds. Add the onions and cook it on a medium flame for 3-4 minutes until onions are soft and translucent. Lower the flame and add the yogurt besan mixture. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5-6 minutes while stirring continuously.

3. Add salt and mix. Now add the boondi, stir well. Cook for a minute. Add garam masala and coriander leaves. Switch off the flame.

4. Heat ghee in a small pan, add 1/4 tsp of cumin seeds and 1/4 tsp of red chili powder. Mix it well. Pour this tadka on a hot kadhi just before serving. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.