Kadhi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons grams flour
1 cup yoghurt or 1 cup buttermilk
2 -3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ghee
3/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
10 curry leaves
1 pinch asafoetida powder (hing)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
chopped fresh coriander (to garnish)

Preparation

Place gram flour in a deep mixing bowl.
Add yoghurt and water, and whisk until smooth.
Stir in salt, ginger, garlic and chilli.
Heat ghee in a saucepan.
Add the seeds and rest of ingredients.
Stirfry until onions soften.
Pour in yoghurt mixture and bring to boil while stirring.
Turn down to simmer for 10-15 minutes, garnish and serve.
Optional: Add pakodas (dumplings) before serving.