{"id":"recipe_94f0dc2687","slug":"kadhi-chawal","title":"Kadhi Chawal","description":"A comforting North Indian staple featuring a tangy, spiced yogurt-based gravy thickened with gram flour and filled with crispy onion fritters, served alongside fluffy steamed basmati rice.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup Basmati Rice","name":"Basmati Rice","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"Long grain","group":"Rice","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup Yogurt","name":"Yogurt","quantity":245,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"plain","notes":"Preferably sour","group":"Kadhi Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup Gram Flour (Besan) for Kadhi","name":"Flour","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"Sifted","group":"Kadhi Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 cup Gram Flour (Besan) for Pakoda","name":"Flour","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Pakoda","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 medium Onion, sliced","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"Red onion preferred","group":"Pakoda","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tsp Turmeric Powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"Divided use","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp Cumin Seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"seeds","notes":"","group":"Tadka","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 tbsp Ghee","name":"Ghee","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"For tempering","group":"Tadka","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 pinch Asafetida (Hing)","name":"Asafetida","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Tadka","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Rinse the Basmati rice and soak for 20 minutes. Boil with 2 cups (475ml) of water and a pinch of salt until fluffy. Keep aside.","group":"Rice Prep","title":"Rinse the Basmati rice","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Rice Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large bowl, whisk yogurt and gram flour (for Kadhi) until smooth. Add 4 cups (950ml) of water, turmeric, and salt. Mix well to ensure no lumps.","group":"Kadhi Cooking","title":"Whisk yogurt and gram flour","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Kadhi Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Cook the yogurt mixture on medium heat, stirring continuously until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes.","group":"Kadhi Cooking","title":"Cook the yogurt mixture","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Kadhi Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"While Kadhi simmers, mix gram flour (for Pakoda), sliced onions, and a little water to form a thick batter. Deep fry spoonfuls of this batter in hot oil (180°C/356°F) until golden brown. Drain and set aside.","group":"Pakoda Preparation","title":"Mix gram flour, sliced onions, and a little water","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Pakoda Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the fried pakodas to the simmering Kadhi and cook for another 5 minutes.","group":"Final Assembly","title":"Add the fried pakodas","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Final Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"For the Tadka: Heat ghee in a small pan. Add cumin seeds, hing, and dried red chilies. Once they sizzle, pour the tempering over the Kadhi. Serve hot with the prepared rice.","group":"Tempering","title":"For the Tadka: Heat ghee","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Tempering"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use sour yogurt (sour curd). If your yogurt is fresh, leave it out at room temperature for a few hours before cooking. Whisk the yogurt and besan thoroughly to ensure there are no lumps before heating.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["boil","fry","simmer"],"equipment":["Heavy bottom pot","Frying pan","Whisk","Small tempering pan"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Includes rice and curry"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The Kadhi itself can be made ahead, but add pakodas just before serving as they soak up liquid."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store Kadhi and rice separately in airtight containers.","reheatingNotes":"Add a splash of water when reheating Kadhi as it thickens over time."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_94f0dc2687%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c635a359-a9b5-49af-9642-0b9001d97aa2","imageAlt":"Kadhi Chawal — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["kadhi","rice","indian comfort food","vegetarian","tangy curry"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kadhi Chawal","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:00:33.843Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:00:33.843Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_fb27e32ec2","slug":"curd-rice-thayir-sadam","title":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)","description":"A comforting, creamy South Indian staple made with soft-cooked rice mixed with cool yogurt and tempered with aromatic spices, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","nut_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fb27e32ec2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f4b6828b-7878-41e2-be3a-0eb61ce6a548","imageAlt":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["rice","yogurt","south indian","curd rice","thayir sadam","comfort food","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":13,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_4f66a15443","slug":"lemon-rice-elumichai-sadam","title":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam)","description":"A vibrant, tangy, and aromatic South Indian classic made with fluffy precooked rice, fresh lemon juice, and a crunchy tempering of lentils, peanuts, and spices.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4f66a15443%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35e72f0f-1a06-4145-8088-dfcf951a6bfb","imageAlt":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["lemon rice","south indian","tangy","quick lunch","vegan indian","yellow rice"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_c3ae6a52c8","slug":"moong-dal-khichdi","title":"Moong Dal Khichdi","description":"A comforting, wholesome Indian one-pot meal made with rice and yellow moong lentils, tempered with ghee and mild spices. 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