Meena's Taste Mantra

Onion Tomato Kadhi | Onion Tomato in Spiced Chick Pea Flour Gravy

Amma makes innovative kadhis as Appa loves them... Of the lot, this is Appa's current favourite...the listings keep changing as Amma makes such wonderful variations!

For lunch Appa requested for his favourite Onion Tomato Kadhi! This he loves as the finely chopped onion and tomatoes give a slight crunch to the kadhi.

This kadhi is very easy to make!

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 tblsp Besan | Chick Pea flour

2 cups Buttermilk, sour

1 Onion, finely chopped

1 Tomato, finely chopped
2 Hari Mirch | Green Chillies, finely chopped

1/2 " Adrak | Ginger, finely chopped

1 tsp Rai | Mustard seeds

1/4 tsp Methi | Fenugreek seeds

1 tsp Dhania | Coriander powder

1/4 tsp Jeera | Cumin powder

1/4 tsp Kali Miri | Black pepper powder

1/2 tsp Lal Mirch | Red chilli powder

1/2 tsp Haldi | Turmeric powder

A pinch Hing | Asafoetida powder

1 sprig Kadhi Patta | Fresh Curry leaves

To taste Salt

1 cup Water

METHOD

In a bowl take the besan and add all the powders except Hing and mix well with water to make a smooth slurry and keep aside.
In a pan heat the oil and add rai. When it splutters add the curry leaves, methi seeds and hing.
Add chopped onions and green chillies. Saute till the onions turn translucent.
Add chopped tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes.
Add the besan-spice slurry into the pan and mix well, stirring continuously for 2 minutes. Ensure no lumps are formed.
Add the buttermilk and salt and mix well. Adjust the thickness of the kadhi as per choice. If you think its a bit thick to your liking, add water and adjust to required consistency.
Let it cook for about 5 minutes. Stir once in a while and check if the besan is cooked.
Once done, turn off the gas.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
You can garnish it with fresh dhania and tempered Red chillies.
Enjoy this lovely kadhi wtih any Roti, Rice|Khichadi, Biryani|Pulav.

We relished this Onion Tomato Kadhi with Mix Veg Rice.

We have used:
1. Everest Thikalal Red Chilli Powder
2. LG Hing Powder
3. Tata Salt Lite
4. Sundrop Heart Oil

About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.