This blog showcases a delicious and simple recipe for Kadhi Pakora perfect for toddlers. Kadhi Pakora is a succulent Indian dish that combines the flavours of yoghurt, chickpea flour and vegetables to create a delectable meal. The easy-to-follow instructions make this a great recipe for budding chefs who are toddlers, making sure that all their nutritional requirements are met in a tasty and exciting way. Be sure to check out Toddler Recipes Australia for this fantastic Kadhi Pakora recipe!

General Information

Servings: 6 Keywords: Kadhi Pakora, Chickpea Flour, Yoghurt, Fried Pakoras Calories: 400 Protein: 10g Carbs: 28g Fats: 25g Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2tbsp ghee or oil
• 3 litres water
• 2 teaspoons cumin seed
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste (or 2 cloves)
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste (or 1 inch fresh ginger root)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 2 large green chillies
• 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
• 400mL yoghurt
• 3 cups fresh coriander leaves
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 250 grams gram flour
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 500 grams potatoes finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Start by heating 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil in a large pan or pot.
2. Add the cumin seeds and saute for about a minute.
3. Then add the turmeric powder and the chilli flakes and saute for a minute or two.
4. Add the onion, garlic paste, ginger paste, tomato paste, and green chillies and saute for 2-3 minutes.
5. Now add the chickpea flour and mix it in well with the other ingredients.
6. Pour in the yoghurt, add the coriander leaves, and mix everything together.
7. Cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes.
8. In the meantime, heat the vegetable oil in a separate pan and add the gram flour, chilli powder, garam masala and salt.
9. Mix everything together until it forms a thick paste.
10. Now add the chopped potatoes, mix well and cook for about 10 minutes.
11. Once the potatoes are cooked, turn off the heat and let the mixture cool.
12. Once the kadhi is done and the pakora mixture is ready, let’s get frying.
13. Take a spoonful of the pakora mixture and shape into balls.
14. To check if the oil is the right temperature, drop a piece of the mixture into the oil. If it floats to the top, the oil is ready.
15. Now start frying the pakoras in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
16. Fry them for about 5 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
17. Once the pakoras are cooked, remove them from the oil and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.
18. Serve your kadhi pakoras with steamed rice or chapati and enjoy with your family.

Recommended Sides

• Steamed Rice
• Chapati
• Raita
• Salad