Besan Kadhi (Gram Flour Curry)

Besan Kadhi
(Gram Flour Curry)

Kadhi is a popular North Indian dish made with besan (gram flour) and yogurt, seasoned with various spices. It’s delicate, smooth and comforting, and served with steamed rice.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 cups Yogurt
• 1 cup Besan (Annapurna gram flour)
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt to taste
• 6 cups Water
• 1/4 cup Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 2 teaspoons fenugreek (methi) seeds
• 5-6 Whole Red Chillies

PREPARATION:

• Mix the Annapurna chickpea flour, turmeric, chilli powder, salt, and garam masala.
• Gradually add yogurt to this mixture to form a smooth paste, then add water.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy-based pan. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, methi seeds and whole red chillies.
• When the cumin seeds splutter, reduce heat and slowly add the flour and yogurt mixture, stirring constantly to avoid clumps, and bring it to a gentle boil.
• Simmer over low heat until it thickens slightly.