Traditional Gujarati Kadhi Recipe by our expert Gujjuben I गुजराती कढ़ी रेसिपी I ગુજરાતી કઢી રેસીપી

yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while buttermilk is often cheaper.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is more nutritious, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Bell peppers provide a milder flavor, while cayenne is often less expensive.

Take 1 cup of Curd, approximately 4 big Tbsp.

Add around 2-3 tbsp of Chickpea flour and whisk everything to a smooth consistency without lumps.

Add around 2 glasses of water to the mixture.

In a kadhai, heat 2 tbsp of cooking oil.

Once the oil is hot, add Methi seeds, 1 tsp Mustard seeds, 1 tsp Cumin seeds, 4 Cloves, and Cinnamon.

Add 1-2 green chillies, 2-3 whole red chillies, and a pinch of Asafoetida to the tempering.

Add the curd & chickpea flour slurry to the tempering.

Add a few curry leaves and pieces of jaggery, then add salt to taste.

Stir and mix well to combine the mixture.

On medium-low to medium heat, let the kadhi mixture come to a boil, cooking for about 8-10 minutes while stirring in between to avoid lumps.

Turn off the gas and transfer the kadhi to a bowl, garnishing with fresh coriander leaves.

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