The humble kadhi can surely be one of the very few dishes that we would eat again and again without complaint, don’t you think? Easy to prepare, delicious and tangy, the classic Kadhi Pakora and Rice combo is one of those comforting soul foods that we can savor anytime. And if you thought you could have kadhi for every single meal, you’re in luck – because you can make the same dish in so many different ways. From Gujarati kadhi to Maharashtrian and even dhaba style kadhi, these kadhi recipes are unique and delicious in their own right. Creamy curd and gram flour gravy as well as onion pakodas remain the same which add texture and flavor to the dish. If you are a fan of delicious lunch, here are some different kadhi recipes from different regions of the country. With all this variety, you can make a quick curry dish every single day of the week and still not get bored.
Here are 5 regional kadhis from different parts of the country:
1. Punjabi Kadhi Pakora:
The dish begins with Punjabi Kadhi Pakora. Soft fried dumplings dipped in a delicious creamy gravy, made with gram flour, spices and chillies. A popular lunch dish, you can pair Punjabi Kadhi Pakora with a plate of hot phulka rice or serve it with hot roti. Click here for the recipe.
Punjabi Kadhi is delicious and easy to make
2. Rajasthani Kadhi:
Rajasthani cuisine is known for its spices and taste and you can find them in this kadhi recipe as well. Made with whole red chillies, red chilli powder and green chillies, this Rajasthani kadhi recipe is sure to delight your tastebuds with heat and flavour. Try making Palak Tofu Pakora with curry and serve with a delicious Jeera Pulao, Click here for the full recipe.
3. Gujarati Kadhi:
Gujarati cuisine is known for its love of mixing sweets and namkeens together and that is why this dish stands out among other kadhi dishes. Gujarati Kadhi is usually served without any pakoras, mix jaggery, gram flour, curd and cook till cooked, temper with butter, mustard seeds, ginger-garlic, chilli etc. and eat it hot and delicious. Here is the recipe for you.
Gujarati kadhi is slightly sweeter than other kadhis
4. Garhwali Kadhi:
In this Garhwali Kadhi recipe, a type of millet is used as the base for the gravy. It is prepared by mixing millet paste, curd and water together, add dry spices and let it cook till it becomes thick. Serve with a plate of rice and enjoy the creamy curry from the mountains. Click here for the recipe.
5. Maharashtrian Kadhi:
Maharashtrian kadhi recipe is very similar to others except that it is less spicy and made without pakoras. Prepare a mixture of curd and gram flour in a bowl, put it in a pan, add curry leaves and dry red chilies. Mix well and cook till slightly thickened. Serve with some rice or Maharashtrian style Bakhri Roti. Click here for the recipe Maharashtrian Kadhi.
There are no dumplings in this recipe.
There you have it, 5 regional kadhis that you can make at home to enjoy the regional flavour.
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