Kadi Basanti with pakoras ( spicy buttermilk with dumplings)

Kadhi Basanti with pakoras ( spicy buttermilk with dumplings)

For pakoras

Besan/ gram flr 50 gm          onion chopped 25 gm        spinach chopped 100 gm        ginger chopped 5 gm

Red chili pdr ¼ tsp      ajwain ¼ tsp             salt ½ tsp       baking pdr ¼ tsp       oil for frying

For Kadhi

Yoghurt/ buttermilk   100gm       coconut milk 50 ml          gram flr/ besan 25 gm       red chili paste ¼ tsp

Salt ½ tsp       oil 10 ml       curry leaves 1 sprig          mustard seeds ¼ tsp       fenugreek seeds ¼ tsp

Turmeric pdr  ¼ tsp           dry red chilies 2-3

Method

1)      mix all the pakora ingredients in ½ cup of water.

2)      Heat oil in a wok. Take a small amount of the paste in hand, make small balls & deep fry till golden brown. Drain.

3)      Beat yoghurt/ buttermilk & gram flr. till it is thick without any lumps.

4)      Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, red chili,, fenugreek.

5)      Add the yoghurt mixture, bring to a boil & simmer for 10-15 minutes.

6)      Keep stirring to prevent lumps.

7)      Add the pakoras & again simmer for 5 minutes.

8)      Adjust the seasoning & serve hot with steamed rice.