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yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is a healthier alternative with similar texture.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: cumin seeds

💰Cheaper: black sesame seeds

Cumin seeds can provide a similar flavor profile.

curry leaves

💰Cheaper: bay leaves

Bay leaves are easier to find and add aroma.

Whisk yogurt and gram flour in a bowl until smooth.

Add water gradually to the yogurt mixture, stirring continuously.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and fenugreek seeds; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and green chili; cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder; cook for 1-2 minutes.

Pour the yogurt mixture into the pan, stirring constantly to prevent curdling.

Add salt to taste and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

In a separate pan, heat oil and fry small gram flour dumplings until golden brown.

Add the fried dumplings to the simmering kadhi; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

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