Punjabi Kadhi, Healthy Punjabi Besan Kadhi recipe with step by step photos
Other Kadhi Recipes-
Kadhi is an Indian curry/gravy. The base is generally curd thickened withe vegetables. Many times it is perked up using fritters or vegetables. Each community has its own version of Kadhi recipes. Like Punjabi kadhi recipe | Punjabi besan kadhi | healthy Punjabi kadhi | then listing down some popular ones that you might love to try :
How to make Punjabi Kadhi-
To make the Punjabi kadhi recipe | Punjabi besan kadhi | healthy Punjabi kadhi | in a bowl take fresh curd. Learn with detailed step by step images and make fresh dahi at home. In fact, I love kadhi made using sour curd as it has a slight tangy taste.
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Add besan. It helps in thickening the Punjabi kadhi.
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Whisk them together till smooth using a wired whisk. You can use a hand blender instead of a wire whisk. Keep aside.
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To temper, Punjabi kadhi heat the oil in a pan. To make it more authentic and flavorful, temper the Punjabi kadhi with ghee.
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Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds.
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When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida. Hing is one of the main flavoring ingredients in this recipe.
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Add curry leaves.
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Add garlic. The addition of garlic adds nice aroma and flavors to the Punjabi kadhi, so do not skip it.
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Sauté on a medium flame for a minute or until aromatic.
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Add onions.
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Mix well and saute for 2 minutes or until translucent..
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Ensure there are no lumps, stir once and add the curds-besan mixture.
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Add 1½ cups of water. Add more or less water as per the consistency of kadhi you prefer.
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Add turmeric powder.
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Mix well and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir continuously till the mixture start to boil.
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Add salt.
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Add green chilies. Add more or less as per the spice you prefer.
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Simmer pyaaz ki kadhi on a slow flame for more 8 to 10 minutes or till the Punjabi kadhi | Punjabi besan kadhi | healthy Punjabi kadhi | thickens.
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Garnish Punjabi kadhi with coriander leaves.
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Serve the Punjabi kadhi | Punjabi besan kadhi | healthy Punjabi kadhi | hot. If not serving immediately, the kadhi tends to thicken so add some water to make of desired consistency before eating with rice or roti.
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Punjabi Kadhi, protein rich accompaniment-
This Punjabi Kadhi lends 4.1 g of protein per serving. Protein is a key nutrient for all the health of each and every cell of the body. It also helps build muscle mass.
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This kadhi is a healthier choice for mother-to-be and lactating women too. However control the amount oil being used while cooking.
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Reduce the quantity of oil to 1 tsp, instead of 1 tbsp used in the traditional version, and this recipe will qualify for weight loss too. Choice of high fat curd or its low fat counterpart depends on your other fat consumption through the day.
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If you are a diabetic or a heart patient and have been asked to restrict fat consumption, then apart from using only 1 tsp of oil you also need to substitute high fat curd with low fat curd.
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The sulfur compounds and the quercetin present in onions further will also help to manage diabetes and cholesterol levels in the body
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Good amounts of calcium (27% per serving) and phosphorus (19% per serving) from this kadhi are a way of building strong bones and preventing osteoporosis.