Rajgira kadhi is a traditional Indian dish made from Rajgira flour (Amaranth flour) that is typically served during religious fasting or vrat. It is a type of yogurt-based soup or stew that is seasoned with spices and typically served with rice or vrat ke paratha (fasting paratha).
Here is a simple recipe for Rajgira kadhi:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Rajgira flour
- 3 cups yogurt
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 2-3 curry leaves
- 2-3 dried red chilies
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Rajgira flour, yogurt and water until smooth.
- Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder and sauté for a few more seconds.
- Add the yogurt mixture to the pan and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the kadhi thickens.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot with rice or vrat ke paratha.
Note: You can also add some more spices like fenugreek seeds or asafoetida for added flavor and nutrition.
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