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Homemade Drumstick Kadhi Recipe

Course : Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 3 pax

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup curds ( yogurt)

  • 2 tbsp besan ( gram flour)

  • 2 drumsticks

  • 1-2 green chilies chopped finely

  • 1 tsp ginger chopped finely

  • 1/4 tsp hing ( asefodita)

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1 tsp jeera ( cumin seeds)

  • 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds)

  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder

  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder

  • 1/4 tsp garam masala

  • some chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

  • salt as per taste

Method:

  1. Peel, string , wash and chop the drumsticks into 2-3 inches pieces.

  2. In a pan boil some water with a little salt then add the chopped drumsticks and cook on medium flame till it is soft. Drain the extra water and keep aside for future use.

  3. In a bowl whisk the curds with besan ,all the dry spices, salt and 3 cups water. Keep aside.

  4. Take a kadai heat 1 tbsp oil then add the mustard seeds when it splutters add the jeera, hing and turmeric powder. Add 2 tbsp of water then add the curds mixture , chopped green chillies and ginger. Cook on low flame stirring continuously for 5 minutes then add the cooked drumsticks. Cook again till drops of oil are seen on the top or for 10 minutes till the mixture thickens.

  5. Remove in a serving dish and garnish with some chopped coriander leaves.

Enjoy this yummy kadhi with rice.