Kadhi Pakora Recipe (Punjabi-Inspired)

Name: Kadhi Pakora Recipe (Punjabi-Inspired)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt (left at room temperature for several hours*); 3 tablespoons chickpea flour (besan flour or garbanzo flour); 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar; 3 1/4 cups room temperature water (divided); 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as canola oil or peanut oil); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced serrano chili (or a pinch of red chili flakes); Salt and black pepper; 1 cup thinly sliced red onion (from about 1 small onion); 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup chickpea flour (plus more if needed); Neutral oil (for frying | such as canola oil or peanut oil); 1 tablespoon full-fat plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon cold water (plus more if needed); Flaky salt (for topping); 1/2 teaspoon mild red chili powder (such as Kashmiri chili powder); Handful cilantro (minced); White rice or roti (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:30min

Inspired by the Punjabi version, this kadhi pakora recipe has a rich, tangy gravy made from yogurt and chickpea flour, topped with crispy pakoras (fritters).

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:36:06 GMT