Kadhi chawal

Kadhi Chawal from India

Kadhi chawal is a popular North Indian and Pakistani dish consisting of kadhi, a spiced yogurt-based curry, and chawal, which means rice. This dish is a staple in many households and is known for its comforting and tangy flavor.

Ingredients

The primary ingredients for kadhi include:

• Yogurt
• Gram flour (besan)
• Turmeric
• Red chili powder
• Cumin seeds
• Mustard seeds
• Fenugreek seeds
• Curry leaves
• Asafoetida
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Green chili
• Salt
• Oil

For chawal, the main ingredient is:

• Rice

Preparation

Kadhi

1. **Mixing the Base**: In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, gram flour, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Add water to achieve a smooth consistency. 2. **Tempering**: Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Once they splutter, add finely chopped ginger, garlic, and green chili. 3. **Cooking the Kadhi**: Pour the yogurt mixture into the pan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until it thickens, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Chawal

1. **Rinsing the Rice**: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. 2. **Cooking the Rice**: In a pot, bring water to a boil, add the rice, and cook until tender. Drain any excess water.

Serving

Kadhi chawal is typically served hot, with the kadhi poured over the rice. It can be garnished with fresh coriander leaves and served with pickle or papad on the side.

Variations

There are several regional variations of kadhi chawal:

• Punjabi kadhi: Often includes pakoras (fried gram flour dumplings).
• Gujarati kadhi: Sweeter in taste due to the addition of sugar or jaggery.
• Rajasthani kadhi: Spicier and sometimes includes gatte (gram flour dumplings).

Related Pages

• North Indian cuisine
• Pakistani cuisine
• Yogurt
• Gram flour
• Rice
• Punjabi kadhi
• Gujarati kadhi
• Rajasthani kadhi