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Kadhi Bari

Kadhi Bari

⏱️Prep: 20 mins
🔥Cook: 30 mins
🍽️Serves 4

🥘 Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Besan (Gram Flour)
  • 1 cup Sour Curd (Dahi)
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • Pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
  • Mustard Oil
  • Dry Red Chilies and Curry Leaves for tempering

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1

Mix besan, water, and spices to make a thick batter for Bari.

2

Deep fry small dumplings (Baris) in mustard oil until fluffy.

3

Mix curd, remaining besan, turmeric, and water to make a thin liquid.

4

Cook this liquid on low heat until it boils and thickens (Kadhi).

5

Add the fried Baris and simmer.

6

Temper with hing, red chilies, and curry leaves.

💡 Cultural Significance

Kadhi-Bari is the celebratory Sunday lunch and a must-have for guests. The softness of the Bari is a test of the cook's skill (`Phulouri`).

Contributed by

✍️Mithilalegacy Team