Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
Cucumber Raita
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup sour yogurt, whisked
- • 5 tbsp gram flour (besan)
- • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- • 3 tbsp mustard oil
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 2 dried red chilies
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Beat the yogurt with 3 tbsp gram flour, the turmeric, and 3 cups water until smooth.
2
Phase 2
Cook on low heat 25 minutes, whisking often, until smooth and thickened.
3
Phase 3
Mix the onion with the remaining gram flour and salt; drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until golden; drain.
4
Phase 4
Sizzle the cumin and fenugreek seeds with the dried red chilies in the mustard oil and pour into the kadhi.
5
Phase 5
Add the pakoras and simmer 5 minutes so they soak the gravy.
6
Phase 6
Rest 10 minutes and serve this Punjabi kadhi pakora with steamed rice.