Maharashtrian Kadhi

Maharashtrian Kadhi is a famous dish prepared in every maharastrian household. This kadhi is made using yogurt/curd and besan.There are various varieties of kadhi that are prepared across India such as Maharashtrian, Gujrati, Punjabi etc. This sweet tangy healthy kadhi is normally served along with Mugachi Khichadi or hot piping plain rice. 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Curd/Yogurt

• 3 cups water

• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder

• 1/2 inch Ginger (Crushed)

• 2 Green Chilles (Crushed)

• 2 tbsp Besan

• 2 tbsp Sugar or as required

• Salt

• 1 tbsp Ghee

• 4-5 Curry Leaves

• 1tbsp Jeera (Cumin seeds)

Method:

• In a sauce pan add whisked smooth curd. Now add Besan and again whisk this mixture making sure no lumps are remained.

• Now add water, turmeric powder, salt, sugar and crushed ginger & green chilly to the curd mixture and mix well. Kadhi mixture is ready. 

• Now keep this mixture to simmer on the lowest flame possible. Check for the seasoning at this time.

• Now for tempering : In a small kadhai add ghee and cumin seeds. When cumin seeds starts to sizzle and change colour add curry leaves. 

• Put this tempering onto the kadhi mixture and let the kadhi come to a boil. Stir the kadhi occasionally.

• Maharashtrian Kadhi is ready. 

• Serve this kadhi piping hot with Mugachi Khichadi or Plain rice along with papad and mango pickle.

Tip: You can garnish this kadhi with coriander leaves.