Gujaratti Fajeto/Mango Kadhi Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 in a saucepan or any deep pan add 1 cup yogurt, 3 tbsp besan (gram flour) and whisk well to make a smooth lump free mixture.

step 2

• STEP 2.1 add 1/2 cup ripe mango puree. Add 1 inch grated ginger, 2 slit green chillies, ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing), ¼ tsp turmeric (haldi) powder, ½ tsp red chilli powder and salt to taste.

step 3

• STEP 3.1 add 2 cups of water and whisk to mix well with all the ingredients.

step 4

• STEP 4.1 turn on the heat and continue to whisk. Turn the heat to high and keep whisking for 3 to 5 minutes till the kadhi reaches a brisk boil and thickens when the besan cooks.

step 5

• STEP 5.1 if the kadhi gets too thick, add a little water to adjust the consistency.

step 6

• STEP 6.1 taste for sweetness and salt and adjust accordingly,by adding jaggery if required. Turn off the heat and keep aside.

step 7

• STEP 7.1 for the tadka,in a preheated pan add 1 tbsp ghee, ½ tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp jeera seeds and allow to crackle. Next add 1 inch cinnamon (dalchini) stick and 1 dry red chilli. Stir. Turn off the heat.

step 8

• STEP 8.1 pour it over the kadhi.

step 9

• STEP 9.1 gujarati fajeto is ready to serve