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Sindhi Kadhi
Serves 3
20 mins
78 Kcal
Sindhi Kadhi is a very colourful and flavourful food in Sindhi food culture. This sour, spicy curry consists mainly of gram flour or besan and a whole variety of vegetables, to form a full-fledged comforting food item that is both nourishing and fulfilling. Sindhi Kadhi starts with a paste, a spiced base made from roasted gram flour mixed with water, which is smooth and creamy. Try this authentic Sindhi kadhi recipe today. To enrich the base, it carries along with it a medley of vegetables, but the most commonly used are potatoes, drumsticks, carrots, and okra. The additional flavouring elements include the spices of turmeric, cumin, and coriander with quite enough tamarind paste or kokum for that tangy flavour of kadhi. What is distinct about Sindhi Kadhi is its method, for which it is slow-cooked, allowing flavours to mingle and blend to create this very aromatic curry. Traditionally, it is served with steamed rice or soft chapatis, making it an extremely wholesome and well-balanced meal. Here's a traditional recipe of Sindhi kadhi that everyone loves. Sindhi Kadhi is a comfort food most Sindhi people are nostalgic for. In Sindhi homes, it is often enjoyed with fresh cilantro garnished alongside a side of yoghurt or pickles and is savoured both as a comfort meal for the good days and as an occasion dish that holds at its very heart the essence of Sindhi culinary traditions.
Ingredients required for Sindhi Kadhi
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup bhindi
- 1 tsp jeera
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp methi seeds
- 8-10 curry leaves
- 1 cup besan
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp green chilli
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 cup drumstick
- 1/2 cup french beans
- 1/2 cup carrot
- 1/2 cup cauliflower
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 1/2 cup parval
- 1/2 cup potato
- 1 tbsp tamarind water
- 1 tbsp salt
Cooking steps for Sindhi Kadhi
- 1Sindhi Kadhi is a traditional South Asian dish from the Sindh region of Pakistan and India, and it is known for its colours and nutritional ingredients.
- 2This great vegetable stew is mixed with a variety of fresh vegetables together with an excellent tangy and spicy sauce, which will make steamed rice or flatbreads a perfect companion. The characteristic flavour and texture spring from perfectly blended spices and a unique usage of gram flour, or besan. Here's how to prepare this delicious recipe of Sindhi Kadhi step-by-step:
- 3Let's start with making the ingredient list: You will require 2 tomatoes, which are going to form the base of the kadhi, besides a few vegetables. Chop the tomatoes and keep them ready. Now, add ¼ cup of oil in a big pot or kadai. Heat that up with medium fire first, then add vegetables.
- 4Once the oil is hot, add 1/2 cup bhindi-okra and saut it for a few minutes till the okra starts to soften. This step is very important because it helps reduce the sliminess often associated with the okra. Once the bhindi is done, set it aside on a plate.
- 5In the same pan, put 1 tablespoon of oil along with 1 teaspoon of jeera (cumin seeds), 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon of methi seeds (fenugreek seeds). Allow the seeds to splutter, so all the essential oils release and are present in the base for the kadhi.
- 6Add 8-10 curry leaves and the chopped tomatoes. Saut them till tomatoes soften and start breaking down, till they become almost like a sauce. This may take about 5-7 minutes. Now, add gram flour to the mixture.
- 7Take a bowl, put in 1 cup besan (gram flour), and add sufficient hot water to make a smooth paste. Add this paste to the tomato mixture in portions, stirring continuously so that no lumps are formed.
- 8At this point, add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1 tablespoon of chopped green chili, and 1/2 tablespoon of chopped ginger, mix everything well so that it can provide an excellent blend of spices allowing them to infuse into the kadhi and infuse flavour into it. The spice blend provides a fragrant warm base that looks gorgeous with vegetables.
- 9Now it's time for the rest of the vegetables. You will need 1/2 cup drumsticks, 1/2 cup French beans, 1/2 cup carrot, 1/2 cup cauliflower, ¼ cup green peas, 1/2 cup parval or pointed gourd and 1/2 cup potato wedges. Chop them into lengths and add them to the kadhi. Mix it very well so that all the vegetables absorb the spiced mixture.
- 10Now add sufficient water to the kadhi to cover the vegetables. Let it simmer gently. Keep it on for about 20-25 minutes till the vegetables are cooked but not mushy. During this duration, the flavours will start to deepen, and the kadhi will carry a rich inviting aroma.
- 11Once the vegetables are cooked, add 1 tablespoon of tamarind water if you require a tangy flavour. It's an important stage in making it because adding it gives it acidity and brightness. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of salt to season the kadhi. As much or as little salt as you want, you can add on.
- 12Once this kadhi is well cooked, it should be turned off from heat and kept for a few minutes to rest; all the flavours can mingle with each other even more, so it is even more harmonious.
- 13Serve hot with steamed rice or chapati. The dish is not only a treat to the senses but also a healthy meal combined with nutrients from a variety of vegetables.
- 14This hearty stew is epitomized in Indian flavours and Sindhi Kadhi brings all of them together under one hat.
- 15The piquant flavour will leave you yearning for it. Fresh vegetables, spices, and gram flour make this a favourite dish. Serve it on a mundane weeknight or during a festive occasion, and it'll be a comforting taste of tradition that's full of satisfaction and nourishment. savour each spoonful full of flavour!