Kadhi Pakora

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Kadhi Pakora layered with Jeera Rice in a casserole

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Kadhi Pakora
& Jeera Rice Casserole: A Cosy Indian Dinner Recipe

Name: ~Kadhi Pakora~ & Jeera Rice Casserole: A Cosy Indian Dinner Recipe
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For Kadhi:; 1 cup Besan (gram flour); 3 cups Yoghurt (preferably thick, unsweetened); 4 cups Water; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Red chilli powder; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 2 Dried red chillies; 10–12 Curry leaves; 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds (methi seeds); 1 inch piece Ginger (grated); 2–3 Green chillies (slit); 3–4 Garlic cloves (optional, finely chopped); 1 tsp Asafoetida (hing); as needed Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish); For Pakoras (Fritters):; 1 cup Gram flour (besan); ½ tsp Turmeric powder; ½ tsp Red chilli powder; ½ tsp Baking soda; 1 tsp Carom seeds (ajwain); ½ tsp Salt; 1 cup Onion (finely chopped); 1 cup Spinach leaves (optional); as needed Water (to make a smooth batter); for deep frying Oil; For Jeera Rice:

80 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

Difficulty

Ingredients

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This casserole is a creative fusion of two classic Indian dishes: kadhi pakora and jeera rice. Soft, spiced pakoras are slowly simmered in tangy yoghurt-based kadhi, then layered over aromatic cumin-infused rice. Baking the combination lightly binds the flavours and offers a visually appealing, comforting dish that can feed a family or be served at festive gatherings.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

For Kadhi:

1 cupBesan (gram flour)

3 cupsYoghurt (preferably thick, unsweetened)

4 cupsWater

1 tspTurmeric powder

1 tspRed chilli powder

1 tspSalt

2 tbspOil

1 tspMustard seeds

1 tspCumin seeds

2Dried red chillies

10–12Curry leaves

1 tspFenugreek seeds (methi seeds)

1 inch pieceGinger (grated)

2–3Green chillies (slit)

3–4Garlic cloves (optional, finely chopped)

1 tspAsafoetida (hing)

as neededFresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

For Pakoras (Fritters):

1 cupGram flour (besan)

½ tspTurmeric powder

½ tspRed chilli powder

½ tspBaking soda

1 tspCarom seeds (ajwain)

½ tspSalt

1 cupOnion (finely chopped)

1 cupSpinach leaves (optional)

as neededWater (to make a smooth batter)

for deep fryingOil

For Jeera Rice:

1 cup Basmati rice (washed and soaked 20 minutes)

2 cupsWater

1 tbspGhee

1 tspCumin seeds

2–3Whole cloves

1Bay leaf (small)

to tasteSalt

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare Jeera Rice

Heat the ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, cloves, and bay leaf, sautéing until fragrant. Add soaked rice and lightly fry for 1–2 minutes to coat the grains. Pour in water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice absorbs water and becomes fluffy. Set aside.

Description - Step 3

Prepare Kadhi

Whisk yoghurt with gram flour, turmeric, chilli powder, and salt. Add water to form a smooth, lump-free mixture. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, dried chillies, curry leaves, hing, ginger, garlic, and green chillies. Sauté until aromatic. Slowly pour the yoghurt-besan mixture, stirring constantly. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally for 25 minutes. Add pakoras 5 minutes before finishing.

Step 1

Prepare Jeera Rice

15 minutes

Step 2

Make Pakora Batter & Fry

15 minutes

Step 3

Prepare Kadhi

30 minutes

Step 4

Assemble the Casserole

15 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Serve casserole in individual ramekins or a large shallow dish for sharing.

Pairing Instructions

Accompanied by tangy pickles or fresh yoghurt to balance flavours.

Garnishing Instructions

A sprinkle of fresh coriander or a light dash of chilli powder enhances aroma and visual appeal.

Kadhi Pakora

Kadhi Pakora
& Jeera Rice Casserole: A Cosy Indian Dinner Recipe

Ingredients

Follow
Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare Jeera Rice

Description - Step 2

Make Pakora Batter & Fry

Description - Step 3

Prepare Kadhi

Description - Step 4

Assemble the Casserole

Description - Step 5

Garnish & Serve

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Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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