Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the Kadhi Base

   In a large bowl, add 500g of yoghurt and 50g of gram flour. Whisk until well combined and no lumps remain.

2. 2.Dilute the Kadhi Base

   Add 1 litre of water to the yoghurt mixture. Whisk again until the yoghurt dissolves completely and the mixture is smooth. Set aside.

3. 3.Prepare the Tempering

   Heat 100ml of oil in a large pot. Add 1 tbsp of garlic paste and 2 green chillies. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4.Cook the Spices

   To the pot, add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp chilli powder, and 1 tsp turmeric powder. Cook the spices for 3-4 minutes.

5. 5.Finish the Spice Base

   Add 1 tbsp of water to the spices to prevent them from burning and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the oil separates.

6. 6.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.

7. 7.Simmer the Kadhi

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the kadhi to gently simmer until it reaches your desired consistency.

8. 8.Garnish with Coriander

   Add a handful of chopped fresh coriander to the simmering kadhi and stir.

9. 9.Prepare the Pakora Batter

   In a separate bowl, combine 3 sliced onions, 250g chopped potatoes, and 300g gram flour.

10. 10.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.

11. 11.Mix the Batter

    Gradually add 150ml of water and mix with your hands until everything is well combined into a thick batter.

12. 12.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.

13. 13.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.

14. 14.Combine Kadhi and Pakoras

    Gently add the fried pakoras to the simmering kadhi.

15. 15.Final Simmer

    Mix the pakoras into the kadhi well and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes so the pakoras absorb some of the gravy.

16. 16.Serve

    The Kadhi Pakora is ready. Serve hot with roti or steamed rice.