North Indian · Lunch, Dinner
Kadhi chawal
A plain, tangy besan and yogurt curry served over steamed rice, comforting and light.
- Calories
- 571 kcal
- Protein
- 19 g
- Carbs
- 77 g
- Fat
- 21 g
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
Per serving, for one person.
Contains: dairy, mustard.
Ingredients
- 30 g Gram flour (besan)
- 200 g Plain yogurt (curd)
- ¾ tbsp Sunflower oil
- ½ tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- ½ chilli Green chillies
- ¾ tsp Turmeric
- ¼ tsp Chilli powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 5 g Coriander
- 60 g Basmati rice
Method
- Cook the rice in twice its volume of water for 12 minutes, covered.
- Whisk the curd and besan with turmeric and 400ml water until completely smooth.
- Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, cumin and chilli, then pour in the curd mixture.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring often so it doesn't split, and cook 15 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and chilli powder, finish with coriander, and serve over the rice.
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