Kadi Sauce Recipe

Name: Kadi Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole- milk yogurt; 2 tablespoons gram flour (besan); 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh Thai green chile; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds; 2 large dried Kashmiri chiles, halved; 10 (1 1/2-inch) fresh curry leaves (more if smaller); 1/4 teaspoon asafetida; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

2 cups whole- milk yogurt
2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh Thai green chile
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds
2 large dried Kashmiri chiles, halved
10 (1 1/2-inch) fresh curry leaves (more if smaller)
1/4 teaspoon asafetida
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1
In a small saucepan, combine the yogurt, gram flour, water, turmeric, ginger, and green chile. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil, 10 to 12 minutes. (Once the sauce comes to a boil, it is stabilized and the yogurt is no longer in danger of breaking.) Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of the spoon, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2
In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the mustard seeds and let them crackle. Stir in the Kashmiri chilies, curry leaves, and asafetida. Scrape all of the pan's contents into the yogurt sauce. Stir in the sugar and salt. If not using immediately, let cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole- milk yogurt, 2 tablespoons gram flour (besan), 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Kadi Sauce falls under the General 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.

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Kadi Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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