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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

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

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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.

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

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