Kadhi Pakora – Indian
Recipe Summary
- This recipe guides you through making a delicious Kadhi, a savory yogurt-based curry, paired with crispy gram flour fritters (pakora). Cooked in an Instant Pot for convenience, this dish is flavorful and comforting, perfect for a hearty meal.
All Ingredients - For Kadhi
- Yogurt (Sour) 2 cup
- Gram Flour 1/2 cup
- Water (for paste) 2 cup
- Cooking Oil 2 tbsp
- Onion (chopped) 1/2 cup
- Ginger/Garlic Paste 1 tbsp
- Green Chili (chopped) 2-3
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric 1 tbsp
- Garam Masala 1 tbsp
- Water (for cooking) 4 cup
- Curry Leaves 10-12
- Coriander (for garnish) as needed
All Ingredients - For Fritters (Pakora)
- Gram Flour 1 cup
- Yogurt 2 tbsp
- Onion (chopped) 2 tbsp
- Green Chili 1-2
- Salt to taste
- Coriander Powder 1 tsp
- Ginger/Garlic Paste 1 tsp
- Water as per requirement to make paste
- Cooking Oil (for frying) 2 cup
Tools You'll Need
- Pressure cooker
- Pan
- Bowl
- Whisk
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Kadhi Paste
In a bowl, combine 2 cups sour yogurt, 1/2 cup gram flour, and 2 cups water. Whisk thoroughly until a lump-free, runny consistency paste is formed.
Step 2: Sauté Aromatics for Kadhi
Press 'Saute' mode on your Instant Pot. Add 2 tablespoons cooking oil. Once hot, add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon ginger/garlic paste, and 2-3 chopped green chilies. Cook for until the onions soften slightly.
Step 3: Add Spices to Kadhi Base
Add salt to taste, 1 tablespoon turmeric, and 1 tablespoon garam masala to the Instant Pot. Stir and cook until the oil separates from the mixture, indicating the spices are well cooked.
Step 4: Combine Kadhi Base and Paste
Pour 4 cups of water into the Instant Pot. Then, slowly add the prepared gram flour and yogurt paste, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Add 10-12 curry leaves.
Step 5: Pressure Cook Kadhi
Close the Instant Pot lid and set the vent to 'Sealing'. Cancel the 'Saute' mode. Select 'Pressure Cook' (or 'Manual') and set the time to on 'Low' pressure.
Step 6: Prepare Fritter Batter
While the Kadhi is cooking, prepare the fritters. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup gram flour, 2 tablespoons yogurt, 2 tablespoons chopped onion, 1-2 chopped green chilies, salt to taste, and 1 teaspoon coriander powder. Gradually add water as needed to form a thick, scoopable paste. Finally, mix in 1 teaspoon ginger/garlic paste.
Step 7: Fry Fritters
Heat 2 cups of cooking oil in a pan on medium flame. Once the oil is hot (test with a small drop of batter), drop spoonfuls of the fritter paste into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove the fried fritters and set them aside.
Step 8: Finish Kadhi and Serve
Once the Instant Pot cooking cycle is complete, allow for natural pressure release. Carefully open the lid. The Kadhi should have a runny consistency. Add the fried fritters to the Kadhi and cover for to allow them to absorb the curry. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving. Enjoy with rice, roti, or naan.
Pro Tips
• Can use lemon juice (1-2 tbsp) if yogurt is not sour.
• Can replace fritters with Onion (1 cup) and Potato cubes (2 cup).
• If using onion and potato, dump them in along with the yogurt mix.
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