Punjabi Kadhi Pakora

Name: Punjabi Kadhi Pakora
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup besan (55 grams, also known as gram flour); 1.5 cups plain yogurt (360 grams); 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 6 cups water (1.4 liters water); 2 tablespoons oil (I used and recommend mustard oil); 1/2 teaspoon methi seeds (fenugreek seeds); 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon hing (also known as asafoetida); 1 small red onion (sliced thin); 1 green chili (chopped); 1 tablespoon +1 teaspoon chopped ginger; 1 tablespoon +1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1.25-1.5 teaspoon salt (to taste); 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 cup besan (110 grams); 1 cup thinly sliced onion (from 1 large red onion); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/8 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/4 teaspoon ajwain; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1/4 cup+ 1-2 tablespoons water (as needed); 2 pinch baking soda; oil (for frying); 1.5 tablespoons ghee (or use oil); 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:45min

Tangy and flavorful Punjabi Kadhi Pakora has deep fried pakoras (fritters) dunked in a tangy yogurt based curry! Best enjoyed with steamed white rice!

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:07:20 GMT