BHINDI KADHI

      

NOTE: Besan or gram flour is the one of the most versatile flour used in Indian cooking and the best quality of this flour is that it blends well into dishes without giving any odour.It is widely used in Western India more in Gujrat and Maharashtra.The humble and tasty Kadhi is one such dish.Presenting you Bhindi Kadhi which is yummy and can be had with rotis and khichdi or even plain rice.

U need;
Besan: 1 tabslp
Curd: 1&1/2 cups
Fresh bhindis: 1/2 cup (cut to two)
Ginger grated:2 tsp
Oil: as needed
Green chillies minced: 3 tsp
Red chillies: 2 broken
Curry leaves: 1 tsp chopped fine
Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
Haldi powder: 1/2 tsp
Jaggery: 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Jeera: 1 tsp
Methi seeds: few
Cloves: 4
Asefodita: 1/2 tsp
Water: 2 cups
Method:
1.In a bow add the besan and 1/2 tsp salt,add beaten curd and mix well .Ensure there are no lumps.Add the haldi,red chilli powder and beat well.
2. Heat 2 tablsp oil in a kadai. Fry the bhindis till they are light brown.Remove from kadai and set aside.
3.Heat 3 tabslp oil in the same kadai.When hot lower heat add the cloves,asefodita ,jeera and quickly sauté.Add the grated ginger,minced green chillies,red chillies,methi seeds and curry leaves.Continue stirring. Add the jaggery. Now pour the prepared besan and continue stirring. Add 2 cups water,salt and simmer gently .As the besan starts to boil and thickening add the fried bhindis and 1/2 cup water.Simmer on low heat till the kadi starts to thickening again and the bhindis are cooked. Add some more curry leaves if you want..The more the kadi simmers,the better the taste. If you want you can add some more jaggery.
4.Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot with rotis or rice.This kadhi tastes best with khichdi.
Bonn!!!Appetite!!!