Quick And Easy Maharashtrian Kadhi Recipe in 15 Mins
Learn how to make authentic Maharashtrian Kadhi in just 15 minutes! This easy Kadhi Recipe uses buttermilk and spices for perfect comfort meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk slightly sour
- 2 tablespoons gram flour besan
- 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 pinch asafoetida hing
- 4 to 5 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 2 green chillies crushed or finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 glass of water adjust as needed
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or jaggery
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves chopped
Instructions
- In 1 mixing bowl, add the buttermilk and 2 tablespoons of gram flour. Whisk well until there are 0 lumps in the mixture.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil or ghee in 1 pan over medium heat.
- Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Stir in 1 pinch of asafoetida, then add 4 to 5 crushed garlic cloves. Roast until the garlic turns slightly brown.
- Add the curry leaves and 2 crushed green chillies. Mix everything well so the flavours infuse into the oil.
- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder and cook for 10 seconds.
- Pour the prepared buttermilk mixture directly into the pan.
- Add 1/2 glass of water to adjust the consistency (Kadhi tastes best when slightly thin).
- Add salt to taste and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar.
- Crucial Step: Stir continuously for 2 minutes until the kadhi starts to boil. This prevents it from splitting!
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons of fresh coriander leaves and let it simmer for 1 more minute.
- Serve hot and enjoy!