Gujarati Kadhi With Milk And Mint Recipe
Description:
Gujarati Kadhi is a beloved dish in Gujarati cuisine, known for its light, refreshing taste. Often a part of festive meals and special occasions, this version is rich in flavor, offering a unique experience that elevates the dish to “Gujarati Kadhi, malai maarke.”
Cuisine: Gujarati
Course: Dinner
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt), mildly soured
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Gram flour (besan)
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cream (clotted cream) or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Green Chilli, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons Sugar (adjustable)
- 2 teaspoons Ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 2 Dry Red Chillies, whole
- 2 Cloves (Laung)
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1 sprig Mint Leaves (Pudina)
- A pinch of Asafoetida (hing)
Preparation Time: 7 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sour cream (or clotted cream), and chickpea flour until the mixture is smooth and lump-free. Gradually add a little water and mix well.
- Transfer the yogurt mixture to a heavy-bottomed saucepan and place the pan over medium heat.
- Add sugar, salt, ginger, and minced green chillies to the pan, then bring the mixture to a boil. Stir continuously as the chickpea flour tends to settle at the bottom. Keep the heat gentle to prevent burning.
- In a separate small wok or kadhai, prepare the tempering. Place the wok on a low flame and add ghee. Add cumin seeds, dry red chillies, cinnamon, cloves, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Once the cumin seeds start to splutter, pour the tempering into the boiling kadhi.
- Add mint leaves and milk, and allow the kadhi to gently boil for 8-9 minutes. Once done, turn off the heat.
- Just before serving, add freshly chopped coriander leaves to garnish.
Serve this Gujarati Kadhi With Milk And Mint alongside a traditional Gujarati Undhiyu and Methi Thepla for a wholesome weekday lunch or dinner. Enjoy this light and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Gujarati cuisine!
