Surti Kadhi
Thin sweet-sour Gujarati kadhi, jaggery forward and ginger warm. A proper gravy curry — the kind that demands something bread-shaped for mopping. Serve with jeera rice or flaky parathas.
Ingredients
- Yogurt2 cups, whisked
- Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
- Garam Masala1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Onion2, finely chopped
- Tomato3, chopped
- Ginger2-inch piece
- Green Chili2
- Coriander Powder2 tsp
- Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
- Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
- Red Chili Powder1 tsp
- Jaggery3/4 cup, grated
Optional extras
- Kasuri Methi1 tsp
- Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a heavy pot and brown the onions deeply — this patience is the whole flavour base.
- 2
Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook a full two minutes.
- 3
Tip in the tomato and the ground spices; bhunao until thick, glossy and the oil separates.
- 4
Stir in the yogurt and green chili, saute five minutes, then add hot water and cook covered until done.
- 5
Swirl in cream or a spoon of whisked yogurt off the flame, then shower with cilantro.
Chef's tip
The oil separating from the masala is your doneness signal — never skip that stage.
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