Dahi Kadhi (Maharashtrian Style)

Video: Mangal Recipe’s Marathi

Ingredients

Kadhi base

• Curd/yogurt (dahi) - 4 tbsp (sour preferred)
• Besan (gram flour) - 2 tbsp
• Water - 2 cups
• Salt - to taste
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Tadka (tempering)

• Oil/ghee - 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves - 8-10
• Dry red chillies - 2
• Asafoetida (hing) - a pinch
• Green chillies - 2, slit
• Garlic - 3-4 cloves, crushed (optional)

Steps

1. Whisk curd, besan, turmeric, salt, and water together until smooth with no lumps
2. Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter
3. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, dry red chillies, hing, green chillies, and garlic. Saute briefly
4. Pour the curd-besan mixture into the pan
5. Stir continuously on medium heat to prevent curdling
6. Bring to a boil while stirring, then simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until kadhi thickens slightly
7. Serve hot with steamed rice