Sindhi Kadhi with Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120g) gram flour (besan) 1 cup (120g) gram flour (besan)
• 1 cup (240ml) plain yogurt 1 cup (240ml) plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green chili, slit 1 green chili, slit
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• Salt to taste Salt to taste
• 2 cups (470ml) water 2 cups (470ml) water
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (okra, potatoes, drumsticks, etc.) 1 cup mixed vegetables (okra, potatoes, drumsticks, etc.)
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 30g, 8g
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, whisk together gram flour and yogurt until smooth. Set aside.
2. 2.
   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
3. 3.
   Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and slit green chili. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown.
4. 4.
   Reduce the heat to low and add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for a minute, stirring continuously.
5. 5.
   Pour in the gram flour and yogurt mixture, stirring well to combine with the spices.
6. 6.
   Add water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 7.
   Add the mixed vegetables and cook until they are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
8. 8.
   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice or roti.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Gram flour (besan) — Make sure to whisk it well with yogurt to avoid lumps in the kadhi.

Tips & Tricks

• For a thicker kadhi, increase the amount of gram flour.
• Adjust the spiciness according to your preference by adding more or less red chili powder.
• To enhance the flavor, you can add a teaspoon of tamarind paste or dried mango powder (amchur) to the kadhi.

Serving advice

Serve Sindhi Kadhi hot with steamed rice or roti. Garnish with fresh cilantro for added freshness.

Presentation advice

When serving Sindhi Kadhi, ensure that the vegetables are evenly distributed in the bowl and the kadhi is poured over them. Garnish with a sprig of fresh cilantro for an appealing presentation.