Dahi Ki Kadhi

My moms version of Dahi ki Kadhi... just love this!

Ingredients:

• Curd - half litre
• Onion - 2
• Garlic pods - 7 -8
• Coriander half bunch
• Cumin, Methi and Mustard seeds - half tsp each
• Split roasted gram dal powder - 3- 4 tsp
• Puree of 2 tomatoes
• Curry leaves
• Dry red chilies
• Red chili powder - 2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - half tsp
• Water - 1 cup
• Oil - 4 -5 tbsp

Method:

1. Dry roast and grind cumin, methi and mustard seeds.
2. In a blender add garlic, coriander, one onion, cumin - methi and mustard seeds powder ( 1 tsp), split roasted gram dal powder and blend it to a fine paste adding little water.
3. Heat oil in a vessel, add mustard seeds and dry red chilies, curry leaves, as they splutter add 1 finely chopped onion and saute this for a minute.
4. Now add the above paste and fry well, keep stirring constantly or else it will get burnt, add turmeric powder, red chili powder and tomato paste, mix well and cover the vessel and keep it on low flame and let it cook for 6-7 minutes. (stir in between)
5. Now add 1 cup of water and once it boils add beaten curd, salt and mix well.
6. After adding curd do not boil the kadhi just cook this on low flame for 2 - 3 minutes and take it off.
7. Add hot hot Channa dal vadas to it and relish.

Note: Do not add water after adding curd.

Recipe for Channa dal vadas : http://heenazubair.blogspot.in/search?q=Channa+Dal+Vada