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Kadhi Pakora

Bahan
- 200 g besan (gram flour), divided
- 250 g full-fat yogurt, whisked
- 1 L water
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 dried red chilies
- 10-12 curry leaves
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep frying
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro for garnish
Cara Membuat
- 1Make pakora batter: mix 100 g besan with 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp chili powder, salt, and ~80 ml water to form thick batter. Rest 10 minutes.
- 2Heat oil for deep frying. Drop spoonfuls of batter; fry until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- 3Whisk yogurt with remaining 100 g besan, 1 L water, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt until smooth, no lumps.
- 4Heat ghee in heavy pot. Add fenugreek, cumin, mustard seeds; let splutter. Add dried chilies and curry leaves.
- 5Add chopped onion; sauté until golden brown. Stir in ginger-garlic paste; cook 1 minute until raw smell disappears.
- 6Pour yogurt-besan mixture slowly, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Bring to boil, then reduce heat.
- 7Simmer uncovered 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until kadhi thickens and raw besan taste disappears.
- 8Gently add fried pakoras; simmer 5 minutes until they absorb gravy and soften slightly.
- 9Adjust salt. Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with steamed basmati rice.
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