Thursday, December 22, 2011

Mix Vegetable Kadhi (Vegetables with Tangy Curd Sauce)

Whatever goes into making this dish is super duper good for health… curd, gram flour and lotssss of veggieess… and it tastes so good with steamed rice.. The basic version of this in north India is Kadhi Pakori (Gram Flour fritters) which tastes really good but  not so health so this is the best way to enjoy this yummy tangy dish…

This quantity will serve 4-5 people..

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INGREDIENTS:-

Sour* Curd: 1 Cup
Besan/Gram flour: little
less than 1/4 Cup
Water: 2 1/2 Cup
Oil: 3 Tbsp
Mustard seeds: 1/2 Tsp
Whole Red Chillies: 2-3 nos.
Ghee: 1 Tbsp
Salt: to taste
Dry Mango Pwdr: 1/4 Tsp Red Chilly Pwdr: to taste
Coriander Powder: 2 Tbsp
Turmeric: 1/2 tsp
Diced Vegetables: 1 1/2 Cup
(Cauliflower,Potatoes,Beans etc.)
Frozen Peas: 1/4 Cup

METHOD:-

  • Beat curd till smooth add besan & mix properly, there should not be any lumps.
  • Add all the spices & mix properly.

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  • Add water & mix well.

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  • Heat oil in a wok add mustard seeds and 2 whole red chillies, when it splutters add curd mixture and veggies.
  • Bring this to a boil on high flame, stirring continuously.

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  • After 1st boil turn the flame slow and let it simmer for 20 mins. stirring in between.

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  • For Tempering: In a Tadka pan/Big serving spoon heat ghee add mustard seeds & 2 Whole red chillies and pour over kadhi.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice and chapati.

* If the curd is not sour add more dry mango powder.

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