Sindhi Kadhi ( Jain Desi Khana)
by Tarla Dalal
21 Nov 2007
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Sindhi kadhi showcases a rare combination of vegetables like corn, cluster beans, drumsticks, ladies finger and bottle gourd in a tamarind-flavoured gravy perked up with a wide range of spices and powders. It is indeed a delightful preparation that is sure to satiate your taste buds and your tummy!
Sindhi Kadhi ( Jain Desi Khana) recipe - How to make Sindhi Kadhi ( Jain Desi Khana)
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Makes 4 servings
1/4 cup cluster beans (gavarfali)
1 corn cob , cut into 2" pieces
1/2 cup peeled and cubed bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
2 drumsticks (saijan ki phalli / saragavo) , cut into 75 mm. (3") pieces
1/4 cup ladies finger (bhindi) , slit green chillies into 2 vertically
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
4 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
2 tsp chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp dried ginger (soonth) powder
4 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp chilli powder
1 to 2 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp
3 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method
- Main procedure
- Boil the cluster beans, corn, white pumpkin and drumsticks in 2 cups of water till they are tender. Keep aside. Do nit discard half the water.
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds. When they crackle add the asafoetida.
- Add the besan and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes over a medium flame till it is golden brown stirring continuously.
- Add the ladies finger and mix well. Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Add the green chillies, dry ginger powder, curry leaves, turmeric powder, chilli powder, tamarind pulp and all the cooked vegetables and salt and bring to a boil. Simmer till the ladies finger is cooked.
- Serve hot.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 168 cal |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 12.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 142.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 35.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 25.4 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 12.1 mg |
| Potassium | 151.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
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