Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Khandvi
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups sour yogurt, whisked
- • 3/4 cup besan (gram flour)
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 1/2 cup oil, for frying pakoras
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tsp red chili powder
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix half the besan with the onion and 1/2 tsp of the salt, add water to make a thick batter, and fry spoonfuls in the hot oil until deep golden; drain.
2
Phase 2
Whisk the yogurt with the remaining besan, the turmeric, chili powder, remaining salt, and 3 cups water until smooth.
3
Phase 3
Heat the ghee and crackle the cumin seeds.
4
Phase 4
Pour in the kadhi, bring to a boil whisking constantly, and simmer for 25 minutes until thick and cooked through.
5
Phase 5
Add the pakoras and simmer for 10 minutes so they soak up the kadhi; serve with steamed rice.