Gujarati Kadhi Pakora Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, gram flour, turmeric, cumin, ginger, and salt.
• STEP 2.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and asafoetida.
• STEP 3.Add the yogurt mixture to the pan and cook on low heat, stirring continuously.
• STEP 4.In a separate pan, prepare the pakoras by mixing gram flour, chopped vegetables, spices, and water to form a thick batter.
• STEP 5.Drop spoonfuls of the batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
• STEP 6.Add the pakoras to the kadhi and simmer for a few minutes.
• STEP 7.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to whisk the yogurt and gram flour mixture well to avoid lumps.
• Cook the kadhi on low heat to prevent curdling of the yogurt.
• You can add vegetables like onions, spinach, or fenugreek leaves to the pakoras for added flavor.
• For a healthier version, you can also bake the pakoras instead of deep-frying them.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover kadhi pakora can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the kadhi pakora in a pan or microwave before serving.
• Serve the kadhi pakora hot with steamed rice or roti for a complete meal.