Pakodhi Ki Kadhi

Pakodi Ki Kadhi ~ This one is submitted by my friend Abhilasha. I would like to thanks her for contributing to my blog. In her words she describes the recipe as..... "This Pakodi ki kadhi is prepared in Rajasthani style, something different from the regular kadhi we make."


Submitted by: Abhilasha Arora





Ingredients

100 gms Mung Dal 
1 1/2 tsp Salt 
200 gms Curd 
1 tsp Red chilli powder 
2 Red chilli (sabut and dry) 
1 tsp Dhaniya 
3 - 4 Curry Leaves 
1 pinch Haldi 
1 pinch Soda 
2 cup Oil for frying pakories 
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds (motti)


Methods


1.Soak the dal for 5-6 hours. Strain it and grind in a grinder. Strain the curd through a strainer. 
2.Add 1tsp salt, 1/2tsp. red chilly powder, 1/2 tsp. dhaniya, 2 tsp. mungdal paste and haldi. Mix well and keep aside. 
3.Now take the dal and add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp red chilly powder, 1/2 tsp. dhaniya and soda. Mix well. 
4.Heat oil in a kadahi and fry pakories of small size to a golden brown color. Now heat oil in a kadahi and put the tadka of mustard seeds, hing and kari patta. 
5.Add the mixture of curd. Cook it for 10-15 minutes. Add the pakories and cook for3-4 minutes. 
6.Finally put the tadka of red chilly powder on pakodi kadhi. Serve it hot with plain rice and roti.