Kadhi Pakora – Punjabi Style
Ready in
55 mins
Cuisine
Indian · Punjabi
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Serving
4 People
Difficulty
Medium
Calories / Serving
~650 kcal
Spicy Level
Spicy
For the Kadhi
For the Pakoras
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.
Prepare the Kadhi Base
In a large bowl, add 500g of yoghurt and 50g of gram flour. until well combined and no lumps remain.
Dilute the Kadhi Base
Add 1 litre of water to the yoghurt mixture. again until the yoghurt dissolves completely and the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
Prepare the Tempering
Heat 100ml of oil in a large pot. Add 1 tbsp of garlic paste and 2 green chillies. for until fragrant.
Cook the Spices
To the pot, add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp chilli powder, and 1 tsp turmeric powder. Cook the spices for .
Finish the Spice Base
Add 1 tbsp of water to the spices to prevent them from burning and cook for another until the oil separates.
Cook the Kadhi
Pour the prepared yoghurt-water mixture into the pot with the spices. Stir continuously with a spoon until the mixture comes to a boil to prevent the yoghurt from curdling.
Simmer the Kadhi
Once boiling, the heat to low and allow the kadhi to gently until it reaches your desired consistency.
Garnish with Coriander
Add a handful of chopped fresh coriander to the kadhi and stir.
Prepare the Pakora Batter
In a separate bowl, combine 3 sliced onions, 250g chopped potatoes, and 300g gram flour.
Spice the Pakora Batter
Add spices to the pakora mix: 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp crushed chilli, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 1 tsp salt.
Mix the Batter
Gradually add 150ml of water and mix with your hands until everything is well combined into a thick batter.
Fry the Pakoras
Heat oil for deep frying in a separate pan. Once the oil is hot, drop small portions of the batter into the oil.
Cook Until Golden Brown
Cook the pakoras on both sides on medium heat until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon.
Combine Kadhi and Pakoras
Gently add the fried pakoras to the kadhi.
Final Simmer
Mix the pakoras into the kadhi well and let it for another so the pakoras absorb some of the gravy.
Serve
The Kadhi Pakora is ready. Serve hot with roti or rice.
Before You Cook
Helpful details before you startIngredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.View 3 swaps
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
Variations
Simple ways to adapt this recipe.
- You can add other vegetablesCustomise
You can add other vegetables like spinach or fenugreek leaves to the pakora batter.
- For a different flavorCustomise
Add a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and whole red chillies at the end.
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