Monday

Garam Takachi Kadi (Warm Buttermilk Curry)

Buttermilk
Last couple of days, it seems like summer is here with temperatures in their 80’s ! But then everything looks so fresh and welcoming with all the trees blooming with flowers and leaves. Being here in the DC/MD area, I’ve never had the opportunity to see the DC Cherry Blossom Festival, or the trees in their full bloom. So this time I’ve decided to make it to the festival !!!
Today’s recipe is a simple buttermilk curry, there are many versions of these in different regions, but this one is one my Mom makes. One can replace the spring onions with other veggies of your choice. Back home we actually used the buttermilk, since it is free of fat content is a good option health wise, although one could use a fat free yogurt whisked with water.

Ingredients:
2 cups buttermilk+1 cup water OR 1 Cup yogurt(fat free) + 2 cups water
2 cups of green onions, chopped
1 tbsp of besan/gram flour
salt to taste
Tempering:
1 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
5 –6 curry leaves
2 green chilies, chopped
3 –4 big garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
pinch of asafetida
pinch of turmeric

Preparation Method:
1. Whisk together buttermilk, water and besan.
2. Heat oil in a deep vessel. Add mustard seeds, as they splutter, add all the other ingredients in the sequence as mentioned in the tempering.
3. Add the chopped spring/green onions and sauté for few minutes.
4. Add the whisked buttermilk mixture, salt and bring it to boil. Let it simmer for 2 –3 minutes
5. Serve it with rice or just have it as a soup

Preparation Time; 10 mins
Serves: 2

24 comments:

kitchen queen said...

the buttermilk gravy looks yum and delicious

Latha said...

Anything with yogurt is my fav. Even we are planning for the cherry blossom festival this year.

Hari Chandana P said...

looks yum and delicious.. lovely color.. nice click too

Aparna S Mallya said...

I had buttemilk and besan curry at a friend's place and liked it a lot. I think it was very close to your recipe. Thnx for posting.

SE said...

@latha...will be a good chance to meet you then !
@kitchen queen, Aparna, hari...thanks for stopping by

Vrinda said...

Very healthy and yummy curry..perfect with rice

Sushma Mallya said...

So easy and yet so delicious and healthy...

Sunitha said...

Very nice.. I never make this with besan will surely have to try someday.

Deepa said...

slurpp..the kadhi looks so mouth watering, tastes great with rice and some pickle.

Priya Suresh said...

Easy,healthy and yummy curry, looks fantastic SE..

Hayley said...

I love this kadhi...really goes well with Bajri lot roti!! looks tasty and yummy...

Pretty Zesty said...

I'll have some of that please and thank you! hehe

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Rachana said...

I love kadhi...really goes well with rice and roti:) looks yummm:)

Sarah Naveen said...

Curry looks so yummy!! simple and delicious recipe..

Joanne said...

Buttermilk in curry? I've definitely never heard of this before but I also definitely want to try it!

Reeni said...

I never saw a curry like this! It's so vibrant, creamy and delicious looking! Enjoy the Cherry festival!

Jeyashris Kitchen said...

this kadi sounds new to me.looks delicious

Cham said...

DC is very popular for cherry blossom , one must see it!
Love ur kadi- great with plain rice!

Kanchan said...

Never added spring onion to Takachi Kadi but this sounds interesting !

Tina said...

Luv buttermilk in any form..This looks simple and delicious...

Aruna Manikandan said...

Curry looks creamy and delicious

Namitha said...

Oh yeah..summer is not so far :-) This kadi looks fantastic..I could have this everyday without any complaint

Siddhi Shirsat said...

wow simple n delicious curry...nice pic

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