Kadhi Pakoda is a traditional Indian dish featuring a yogurt-based curry and fritters made from chickpea flour, with a unique grainy texture. The combination of spices and flavors in this dish is both comforting and delicious, especially when served hot. It is a popular vegetarian and gluten-free meal that can be enjoyed as part of dinner.
1: For Pakodas, mix besan, chopped onion, spring onion, cilantro, turmeric powder, carom seeds, nigella seeds, chaat masala, salt, green chillies, and red chill powder in a bowl. Add water as required.
2: Heat oil in a wok. Make balls from the mixture and fry them. Set aside.
3: For Kadhi, mix yogurt and besan in a large bowl with water, turmeric powder, and cumin powder. Set aside.
4: Heat oil in a wok, add panchforan and let it crackle.
5: Add chopped garlic and onion, and cook until translucent.
6: Add the chickpea flour-water mixture and cover, cooking for 4-5 minutes.
7: Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes.
8: Add the yogurt mixture and the fried pakodas.
9: Turn off the stove just when it starts boiling, and temper with ghee, asafoetida, red chilli powder, and whole red chillies.
10: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
