Kadhi Pakoray

Ingredients

1. 6 cups of buttermilk or diluted curd (yoghurt)
2. Water to dilute if needed
3. 1 tsp turmeric powder
4. Salt to taste
5. 1 tablespoon besan(bengal gram flour)

For the pakoday:

1. 1 cup besan
2. 3-4 green chillies chopped
3. 1 onion chopped
4. 2 tsp chilli powder
5. 1 tsp jeera
6. A pinch of hing
7. 1/2 bunch methi leaves, chopped finely
8. 1/2 bunch coriander leaves, chopped finely

For seasoning:

1. 3 garlic flakes, chopped finely
2. 1 grern chilli, chopped
3. 1 tsp mustard seeds
4. 1/2 tsp saunf, powdered
5. 1 tsp cumin seeds
6. 1 tsp red chilli powder
7. 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
8. 2 tsp dhania(coriander) powder
9. A pinch of hing(asoefetida)

Direction:

• Mix the turmeric, salt and the besan in the buttermilk, add 2-3 cups of water and bring to a boil on low heat, stiring continuously. Set aside.
• Mix all the pakoday ingredients with a little water in a bowl,to get the consistency of thick batter.
• Make small round balls with the batter and deep fry in oil till golden brown.
• Drain oil and add to the buttermilk.
• Prepare the seasoning and add to the buttermilk.
• Serve hot with plain rice.