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Besan Ki Kadi

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About

Besan Ki Kadi is a thick, creamy Indian curry that is usually served with steamed rice. The dish is made by simmering the besan (chickpea flour) in a yogurt-based sauce that is seasoned with spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. The dish is often garnished with cilantro and served with a side of pickles or chutney.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

1.9
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Fats

3.4
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Carbs

3.4
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Fibre

0.6

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Recipe

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Ingredients

besan (gram flour)

2 cups

cumin seeds

1 teaspoon

coriander powder

1 teaspoon

red chilli powder

1 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1 teaspoon

garam masala

1 teaspoon

amchur powder

1 teaspoon

ajwain

1 teaspoon

oil

2 tablespoons

ghee

2 tablespoons

- 2

green chillies, chopped

3

- 2

cloves garlic, chopped

3

ginger, grated

1 teaspoon

- 2

curd

3 tablespoons

- 2

chopped coriander leaves

3 tablespoons

Salt to taste

- 2

water

3 cups

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Directions

Step 1:

Heat oil and ghee in a pan.

Step 2:

Add cumin seeds, garlic, ginger and green chillies. Saute for a few minutes.

Step 3:

Add besan and mix well.

Step 4:

Add all the dry spices and mix well.

Step 5:

Add curd and mix well.

Step 6:

Add water and mix well.

Step 7:

Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8:

Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

Step 9:

Serve hot with chapatis or rice.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 21648 users have chowed down on Besan Ki Kadi a whopping 38978 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Indore, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Delhi, Pune are the top 5 cities gobbling up Besan Ki Kadi like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Besan Ki Kadi, our users are head over heels in june, july, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Besan Ki Kadi is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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