Rajwadi Kadi
Veg
Contains dairy
Rajwadi Kadi is a thicker, spicier version of the traditional Gujarati kadhi, with a rich blend of spices and often served with rice or khichdi.
Cuisines
Kathiyawadi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | plain yogurt |
| 2 tablespoons | gram flour (besan) |
| 2 cups | water |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger paste |
| 1 teaspoon | green chili paste |
| 1 teaspoon | sugar |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 tablespoon | ghee |
| 1/2 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1/2 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1/4 teaspoon | asafoetida (hing) |
| 5-6 | curry leaves |
| 1 inch | cinnamon stick |
| 2 | cloves |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped coriander leaves |
Instructions
- 1 In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, gram flour, and water until smooth and lump-free.
- 2 Add ginger paste, green chili paste, sugar, and salt to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
- 3 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- 4 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot ghee and allow them to splutter.
- 5 Add asafoetida, curry leaves, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the pan and sauté for a few seconds.
- 6 Pour the yogurt mixture into the pan, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
- 7 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a thicker consistency, you can add more gram flour. Adjust the chili paste to your spice preference.