Punjabi Methi Kadhi Recipe - Fenugreek Leaf Yogurt Curry
The Traditional Punjabi Kadhi Recipe, is a yogurt based tangy and spicy curry that is a staple dish in North India. You can make this kadhi plain or add fresh methi leaves or spinach leaves, to add to the flavor and nutrition of the Punjabi Methi Kadhi.
Ingredients
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Main Kadhi Ingredients
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1 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
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1/4 cup Gram flour (besan)
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
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1/4 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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Salt
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to taste
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Ingredients for seasoning
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100 grams Methi Leaves (Fenugreek Leaves)
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washed and chopped
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1 Onion
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thinly sliced
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1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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1/4 Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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2 Dry Red Chillies
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1-1/2 tablespoon Ghee
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Punjabi Methi Kadhi Recipe, we will first start by combining all the main ingredients into a large sauce pan including gram flour, curd, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt
Step 2
Add 2 cups of water and whisk it all together, until it forms a smooth paste without lumps
Step 3
Place the saucepan on medium heat and bring the Kadhi mixture to a boil
Step 4
While the kadhi is boiling, keep whisking it continuously, so it becomes smooth
Step 5
Continue to whisk it until you notice it has begun to thicken and the kadhi is smooth
Step 6
Turn the heat to low at this stage and allow the kadhi to simmer while we get the remaining ingredients ready
Step 7
We will next a teaspoon of oil in a small pan; add in the onions and saute the onions on medium heat until the onions turn slightly brown and are tender
Step 8
Once tender, add in the methi leaves and saute until it wilts
Step 9
The methi leaves, quick very quickly, so once it is wilted, turn off the heat
Step 10
Add this onion and methi mixture to the simmering Punjabi Kadhi
Step 11
Turn the heat of the Methi Kadhi to medium high, so it comes to a brisk boil
Step 12
Allow the kadhi to boil stirring occasionally for about 5 to 7 minutes
Step 13
Heat ghee in a saucepan over medium and add in the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow them to crackle
Step 14
When they begin to crackle, add in the red chillies and stir fry until the red chillies are well roasted
Step 15
Pour the seasoning over the in the boiling Punjabi Methi Kadhi
Step 16
Give it a stir, check for salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste
Step 17
Once done, transfer the Methi Kadhi to a serving bowl and serve hot
Step 18
Serve Punjabi Methi Kadhi along with Bharva Bhindi, Steamed Rice and Phulka for an everyday meal