Authentic Bihari Kadhi Bari with Warm Steamed Rice
Tender besan dumplings simmered in a tangy, spiced yogurt gravy tempered with mustard seeds. This comforting Bihari classic pairs wonderfully with steaming hot rice.
60min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a bowl, mix half of the gram flour with a pinch of turmeric, salt, and water to form a smooth, thick batter for the dumplings.
2
Heat mustard oil in a kadhai and drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil, frying the badeh until golden and crisp. Set aside.
3
Whisk the remaining gram flour with sour yogurt and 3 cups of water until lump-free to create the kadhi base.
4
In the same kadhai with a little remaining oil, splutter mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, dry red chilies, and asafoetida.
5
Pour the yogurt mixture into the tempering, add turmeric and salt, and bring to a boil while stirring continuously.
6
Reduce the heat and let the kadhi simmer for 20 minutes until the raw besan taste disappears and the gravy thickens slightly.
7
Gently drop the fried dumplings into the simmering kadhi and cook for another 5 minutes so they absorb the flavors.
8
Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander leaves alongside warm steamed rice.
Ingredients
1 cup gram flour (besan)
1.5 cups sour yogurt
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
2 dry red chilies
2 tbsp mustard oil
Salt to taste
Water as needed
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