Bagara Dahi (Curried Yogurt Indian Style) Recipe

Name: Bagara Dahi (Curried Yogurt Indian Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups yoghurt (approx. one cup or person) or 2 cups curds, excess water removed and whipped nicely (approx. one cup or person); 1 medium onion, chopped finely; 3 -4 curry leaves; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (cumin seeds) or 1/2 teaspoon same amount jeera powder (cumin seeds); 1 -2 green chili, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional and if you like it spicy); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 pinch asafoetida powder; salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional); coriander leaves (to garnish); oil, as per requirement

Servings: persons

2 cups yoghurt (approx. one cup or person) or 2 cups curds, excess water removed and whipped nicely (approx. one cup or person)
1 medium onion, chopped finely
3 -4 curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (cumin seeds) or 1/2 teaspoon same amount jeera powder (cumin seeds)
1 -2 green chili, sliced
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional and if you like it spicy)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 pinch asafoetida powder
salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
coriander leaves (to garnish)
oil, as per requirement

1
Heat oil in a pan and add asafoetida. Cook for 10 seconds. Add mustard seeds or cumin seeds, let crackles. Add curry leaves.
2
Add sliced onions and fry till golden brown.
3
Next add sliced chilies and fry for 30 seconds on low flame, stirring constantly.
4
Add the remaining spices (red chilli powder and turmeric powder) and fry until oil separates.
5
Turn off the flame.
6
Add mixture and sugar to whipped yogurt and mix lightly.
7
Season as per taste.
8
Garnish with coriander leaves and close the lid.
9
Let stand to cool.
10
Serve with steamed basmati rice or stuffed parantha.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups yoghurt (approx. one cup or person) or 2 cups curds, excess water removed and whipped nicely (approx. one cup or person), 1 medium onion, chopped finely, 3 -4 curry leaves, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (cumin seeds) or 1/2 teaspoon same amount jeera powder (cumin seeds), and more.

Yes, Bagara Dahi (Curried Yogurt Indian Style) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bagara Dahi (Curried Yogurt Indian Style)

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