Winter is here and comfort food to warm the heart is what the doctor ordered. Kadhi-Chawal fits the bill. It is made all over India with different recipes; bringing to you today our very own Punjabi Kadhi but with a twist.-Kadhi-Chawal with Kale Pakoras. What is Kadhi? A preparation of curds, besan and pakoras (fritters) Punjabi kadhi-pakora makes an appetizing Sunday lunch when served with plain steamed rice. I added Kale pakoras to the chickpea flour and sour yoghurt gravy. It is eaten either with boiled rice or roti. Kadhi is a simple, quick, comfort meal in winter in Punjab as it is eaten sizzling hot. This is my mom’s recipe for making traditional Punjabi kadhi with pakoras. Mom used to make onion and potato fritters that we used to pounce on before they landed in the kadhi. But I make kale fritters to up the nutrition quotient. Here’s where we get to the true superfood in the recipe. A handful of kale added to make the pakoras add a nutritious punch. I find every excuse to use my garden fresh Kale. Kale provides a truckload of vitamins and minerals; this superfood is packed with phytonutrients such as flavonoids and glucosinolates as well. I love kadhi, with pakoras or with vegetables. Fritters are fried in oil and to avoid that I make kadhi only with vegetables too. Kadhi is usually made with leftover curds that are a couple of days old. The curds have to be sour to make a yummy kadhi and a great idea is to buy the masala buttermilk from the market which makes a great kadhi. I have seen that kadhi is a hot favourite with women more than men. I guess us women like the slightly sour and tangy taste.
Preparation Time :15 Min
Cook Time : 30 Min
Total Time : 45 Min