Yogurt based Sweet n Spicy Okra Curry- Gujarati bhinda ane dahi ni kadhi

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Gujarati Kadhi


Okra Kadhi with corn khichdi


Another classic time tested Gujarati dish from my mom's kitchen !!I absolutely love this kadhi which has a sweet ,sour and spicy  flavor .It is super simple to prepare , takes less than 10 mins from start to finish but tastes like you worked  hours making it. I love it hot with Corn Khichdi and pickle on  days when I eat and cook only vegetarian or when I'm running late but still want a delicious home cooked hot meal!.The same kadhi can be made plain without the okra/ladyfingers.

If you are making it for the first time prepare a small quantity as shown  below and strictly follow directions for a very authentic flavor and texture.Gujarati kadhis are  sweeter and thinner than the North Indian ones .







Ingredients:



3/4th  cup yogurt(dahi)

3/4th  cup water

1 tbsp besan(chickpea flour)

Tempering spices ( Tadka/baghaar/chauk ):

2 tsp pure ghee(clarified butter)

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

4 fresh curry leaves

1/2  whole dry red chili without seeds





Asafoetida(hing) is extremely pungent and can quickly overpower a dish so be very careful while adding it especially to a yogurt dish.The slightest pinch is enough for the quantity below otherwise you can omit it.





Directions :



Whisk the yogurt and besan (chickpea flour) with a fork in a steel pot till no lumps remain .Add the whole okra,chopped chili,grated ginger,sugar,salt and water and mix well.Simmer on a LOW  flame stirring till it comes to a boil.



Pour the hot ghee and spices over the hot kadhi


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