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Arpa Şehriyeli Pilav
Easy 1 hr 1 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Kadhi Chawal
North Indian yogurt and chickpea flour kadhi simmered with spices and served over plain rice.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 2 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 42 min cook
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- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 2 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the kadhi
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Yogurt
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Chickpea flour
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Water
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Fresh ginger
- 1 adet Onion
For the rice
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Rice
For the tadka
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin seeds
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red chili powder
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For serving
- 0.3 demet Cilantro
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice and cook it like pilaf with 2 cups of water for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Whisk the yogurt, chickpea flour, turmeric, half the salt, and water until smooth.
- 3
Finely chop the onion and grate the ginger.
- 4
Bloom the cumin seeds in vegetable oil for 30 seconds, then soften the onion for 6 minutes.
6 min06:30 - 5
Add the ginger and red chili powder, then pour the yogurt mixture into the pot.
- 6
Thicken the kadhi over low heat for 25 minutes, stirring.
25 min25:00 - 7
Put the hot rice into bowls, pour kadhi over it, and serve with cilantro.
💡 Tip: After adding the yogurt mixture to the pot, stir constantly for the first 10 minutes; once the simmer settles, kadhi thickens more safely.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Spoon kadhi chawal over hot rice and serve with optional cornichon pickles and cilantro.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
15
g protein
66
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 61%Fat 25%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kadhi Chawal make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kadhi Chawal take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 42 minutes; 62 minutes in total.Is Kadhi Chawal difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kadhi Chawal have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 15g, carbs: 66g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Kadhi Chawal contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kadhi Chawal belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Kadhi Chawal need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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