Kadhi Pakora
Indian
Intermediate
Main CourseKadhi Pakora & Jeera Rice Casserole: A Cosy Indian Dinner Recipe
Kadhi Pakora
80 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
34
Ingredients
Diet
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