Gujarati Kadhi

Gujarati Kadhi

Hot Kadhi in Bowl
Place of origin Indian subcontinent
Serving temperature Hot
Main ingredients Yoghurt, Gram flour
Variations Punjabi kadhi, Sindhi Kadhi
Cookbook: Gujarati Kadhi  Media: Gujarati Kadhi

Gujarati Kadhi (Gujarati: કાઢી) is a Gujarati version of kadhi.[1] It's a very popular Gujarati dish made from Buttermilk/yoghurt and gram flour.[2] Kadhi is an essential part of Gujarati cuisine.[3]

Popularity

When Barack Obama visited India he was served Gujarati kadhi.[4] Kadhi was included on the Chinese president's menu when he visited Ahmadabad.[5] Kadhi has different varieties in India, due to which Gujarati kadhi is completely different from Sindhi Kadhi, Rajasthani Kadhi, Bohri Kadhi or a UP Kadhi except that all are yoghurt based (except sindhi kadhi which has a tamarind base). In Gujarat it's served with khichdi or steamed rice.[6]

Preparation

Gujarati Kadhi is lighter when compared to Punjabi Kadhi.[7] The curd and gram flour is turned into a liquid mixture by mixing with few cups of water. The chopped green chilies, chopped ginger and asafoetida are fried in a pan in medium flame. After that the curd paste is mixed and heated for few minutes and stirred. Served hot with Khichdi, naan, chapati or rice.[8]

Ingredients

Yoghurt, gram flour, asafoetida, cinnamon powder,mustard seeds, curry leaves, coriander leaves.[9]

Variations

Punjabi Kadhi, Sindhi Kadhi, Rajasthani Kadhi,[10] Kathiawadi kadhi.[11]

References

Further reading

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