A favorite for many , the crispy moong pakodes are combined with the creamy and rich flavors of Kadhi
MOONG PAKODE KI KADHI
Ingredients
Pakodi
1 cup moong dal, soaked
1 inch ginger, roughly chopped
½ tsp asafoetida
A pinch of baking soda
2-3 green chillies, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp rice flour
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Kadhi
¼ cup Tata Sampan Fine Besan
1 cup yogurt
½ tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp asafoetida
Salt to taste
2 tsps ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds
3-4 cloves
3-4 black peppercorns
1 tsp dried fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
1 inch ginger, chopped
2-3 green chillies, chopped
2 dried red chillies
2 medium onions, sliced
¾ tsp turmeric powder
Coriander sprigs for garnish
Steamed rice to serve
Method
1. For the pakode, add moong dal, ginger, asafoetida, baking soda, green chillies, onion, rice flour and salt in a food processor. Coarsely crush it. Set aside.
2. For the kadhi, add Tata Sampann Fine Besan, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, ½ tsp asafoetida, salt and sufficient water in a large bowl. Mix well to make a thin batter.
3. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, methi dana, ginger, remaining asafoetida, green chillies, dried red chillies and sauté for a minute.
4. Add sliced onion and sauté well. Cook till translucent. Add turmeric powder and mix well.
5. Add the prepared batter and mix well. Add 2½ cups water and mix well. Cook for 15-20 minutes on low heat. Take it off the heat.
6. Meanwhile, heat sufficient oil in a kadai, drop in small portions of the moong dal mixture and deep fry till golden and crisp. Drain on an absorbent paper.
7. Transfer the kadhiin a serving bowl, add the pakode. Garnish with coriander sprigs and serve hot with steamed rice.
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