dahi ki tarkari | dahi kheere ki sabji unique recipe without onion and garlic | dahi tadka

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds protein while buttermilk is a cost-effective alternative.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh seasonal vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Fresh seasonal vegetables enhance flavor while frozen options are budget-friendly.

Peel and wash 3 cucumbers, then cut them into four equal parts and slice them into medium-thick pieces.

In a bowl, take 500 grams of yogurt and blend it until smooth using a mixer or hand whisk.

Prepare a special spice powder by grinding 2 small cardamom, 1 large cardamom, 8-10 almonds, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 7-8 black pepper, and 7-8 cloves into a fine powder.

In a large bowl, combine the smooth yogurt with 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of gram flour (besan) to prevent curdling.

Add the prepared special spice powder and a pinch of saffron to the yogurt mixture and blend until smooth.

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan, then add 2 bay leaves, 1 pinch of asafoetida, and 2 dried red chilies.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder to the oil and mix well.

Add the sliced cucumbers to the pan and mix thoroughly, then season with salt to taste and add 2 tablespoons of the special spice powder.

Cover the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until the cucumbers are tender but not overcooked.

Once the cucumbers are slightly cooled, add 1/2 teaspoon of Kashmiri red chili powder and the yogurt mixture to the pan, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.

Turn the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring continuously.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes.

Add 1 small teaspoon of sugar and finely chopped fresh coriander just before serving.

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