Makai Ni Kadhi
Veg
Contains dairy
A comforting curry made with corn and buttermilk, spiced with mustard seeds and curry leaves. It pairs well with rice or rotla.
Cuisines
Kathiyawadi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | corn kernels (fresh or frozen) |
| 1 cup | yogurt |
| 2 tablespoons | gram flour (besan) |
| 2 cups | water |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger paste |
| 1 teaspoon | green chili paste |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 pinch | asafoetida |
| 1 tablespoon | oil |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped coriander leaves |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, gram flour, and water until smooth and lump-free.
- 2 Add ginger paste, green chili paste, turmeric powder, and salt to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
- 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 4 Add a pinch of asafoetida to the pan and stir.
- 5 Pour the yogurt mixture into the pan and stir continuously to prevent curdling.
- 6 Add corn kernels to the mixture and bring it to a boil.
- 7 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8 Adjust the consistency with water if needed and check seasoning.
- 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic taste, use fresh corn kernels and serve with steamed rice or roti.