Methi Pakora Kadhi: Fenugreek Fritters in Yogurt Gravy

Methi Pakora Kadhi: Fenugreek Fritters in Yogurt Gravy

Fresh fenugreek and onion fritters dunked in a yogurt-based gravy [my mouth is watering as I type this!] – that’s methi pakora kadhi. For those of you new to Indian cooking – kadhi is a sour gravy traditionally made with lightly spiced yogurt. Different regions of India have distinct styles to making kadhi. In North India, kadhi is served with fritters (pakoras) in it. In Karnataka, a similar dish majjige huli is popular – this is a lighter version with boiled vegetables in place of pakoras. In Gujarat, kadhi is sweetened with jaggery. And you wouldn’t typically add onions to kadhi in Bihar – my mom certainly wouldn’t.

This recipe is closest to the style of Punjabi kadhi.

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Tricolor Raita for Indian Independence Day

Tricolor Raita with Carrot and Coriander

15th August is India’s Independence Day. What better way to celebrate than with a dish inspired by the colors of the Indian flag? Here’s an idea in saffron, white and green – a festive patriotic raita.

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Spinach Raita – Yogurt Dip with Greens

Spinach Raita

Every time my mom makes spinach raita when guests are over, she is asked what went into the dish and how she made it. Sure to be followed by incredulous expressions when she lists out a mere five ingredients and two steps. Nothing that tastes this good can be so easy!

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Lauki Raita: Yogurt Dip with Bottle Gourd

Lauki Raita

Raita (yogurt dip), with bottle gourd as its prime ingredient, provides a lovely balance to rich Indian gravies. Bottle gourd and yogurt are bland on their own, but the other ingredients that go with lauki raita give it a suprising tangy twist.

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