उत्तर प्रदेश की कड़ी पकोड़ा रेसिपी | UP Style Kadhi Pakora Recipe"

A traditional Ghol wali Kadhi Pakora recipe — a comforting North Indian yogurt-based curry with besan (gram flour) pakoras, made slightly lighter and tangier thanks to the use of ghol (a thin buttermilk or diluted curd). This version is especially popular in Punjabi households. --- 🥣 Ingredients For the Ghol (Buttermilk Mixture): 2 cups curd (dahi) – slightly sour is best 3-4 cups water (adjust for thickness) ½ cup besan (gram flour) ½ tsp turmeric powder Salt to taste 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp coriander powder For the Pakoras (Fritters): 1 cup besan red chilli powder A pinch of baking soda (optional, for fluffiness) Salt to taste Water (to make batter) Oil for deep frying For Tempering (Tadka): 2 tbsp oil or ghee 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds A pinch of hing (asafoetida) 1-2 dried red chilies Few curry leaves (optional) 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste or grated ginger (optional) --- 👩‍🍳 Instructions 1. Make the Ghol (Buttermilk Base): In a large bowl, whisk the curd until smooth. Add water gradually while whisking to make a thin buttermilk. Add besan, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Whisk well to ensure there are no lumps. Set aside. 2. Prepare Pakora Batter: In another bowl, mix besan, red chili, ,salt, and baking soda. Add a little water gradually to make a thick batter. Heat oil in a kadhai for frying. Drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown. Remove and set on paper towels. 3. Cook the Kadhi: In a deep kadhai or pan, heat 1 tbsp oil or ghee. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Add ginger-garlic paste (if using) and sauté briefly. Pour in the ghol mixture slowly while stirring. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 25–30 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking. 4. Add Pakoras: Once the kadhi is cooked and slightly thickened, add the fried pakoras. Let them soak in the kadhi for 5–10 minutes before serving. 5. Final Tadka (Optional but flavorful): Heat 1 tbsp ghee/oil separately. Add a pinch of chili powder or kasuri methi. Pour over the kadhi just before serving. --- 🍽️ Serve with: Steamed basmati rice Jeera rice Phulka/roti --- Let me know if you want a no-onion or air-fryer pakora version! Music: Tokyo Cafe Musician: TVARI URL: https://soundcloud.com/tvarimusic/sets/vlogmusic