Follow these steps for perfect results
Gram flour
Onion
finely chopped
Gram flour
Ghee
Water
Curry leaves
Salt
to taste
Curd
whisked
Ginger
peeled and grated
Mustard seeds
Ajwain (Carom seeds)
Coriander Leaves
Potato
grated
Red Chilli powder
Sunflower Oil
for deep frying
Turmeric powder
Water
to combine the ingredients
Green Chillies
finely chopped
Dry Red Chillies
Asafoetida (hing)
Green Chillies
chopped
Cooking soda
Prepare pakora batter by combining gram flour, chopped onion, grated potato, green chillies, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, ajwain, cooking soda, and salt in a bowl.
Gradually add water to create a thick batter.
Heat oil in a Kuzhi paniyaram Pan.
Drop small portions of batter into each cavity and fry until golden brown.
Flip and fry the other side.
Remove pakoras and set aside on a paper towel.
Whisk yogurt and gram flour until well combined.
Add water and whisk again until there are no lumps.
Add spices (turmeric, red chilli powder), salt, chopped green chili, and grated ginger to the yogurt mixture.
Pour the mixture into a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Once simmering, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add fried pakoras and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat.
For tempering, heat ghee in a saucepan.
Add mustard seeds; once they crackle, add curry leaves and dry red chilies.
Fry for 1 minute until roasted.
Add asafoetida and red chili powder, stir to combine.
Turn off the heat.
Pour the tempering over the Kadhi Pakora.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, salad, and sabzi.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of red chili powder to suit your spice preference.
Ensure the yogurt is not too sour for the best flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 mins
Kadhi can be made ahead of time; add pakoras just before serving.
Garnish with fresh coriander and a swirl of cream.
Serve hot with rice or roti.
Serve as side with vegetable preparations
Serve with salad
Complements the spices.
Cools the palate.
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