Bihari Style Kadhi Bari Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Bihari Style Kadhi Bari Recipe we start with making the bari's

Step 2: To make the bari, mix the besan, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, ajwain seeds,turmeric powder, eno and salt in a mixing bowl

Step 3: Add enough water to make a thick batter

Step 4: Whisk this mixture vigorously for few minutes to make the mixture light

Step 5: Heat a paniyaram pan on medium heat, brush each cavity with oil, pour a spoon full of the prepared bari batter into each cavity

Step 6: Pour a few drops of oil around and let it cook for 3 minutes

Step 7: Flip over and cook the other side of the bari's, once cooked take it out in a bowl and finish making bari's with the leftover batter

Step 8: The baris should be golden brown in colour on the outside

Step 9: Next, we will make the kadhi

Step 10: Take a big bowl mix the curd, besan and turmeric, make a thin lump free mixture by adding 3 cups of water

Step 11: Heat oil a heavy bottomed pan

Step 12: Add bay leaf, coriander seeds and let it splutter

Step 13: Add the prepared curd and besan mixture, whisk well to avoid the lumps, add more water if the mixture becomes too thick

Step 14: Let the kadhi simmer for 5 minutes, until the raw smell of the besan goes away

Step 15: Ensure you keep whisking the khadi so it becomes smooth and does not look curdled

Step 16: Season the Kadhi with salt, add the prepared baris and simmer for another 10 minutes

Step 17: Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat; add the mustard cumin seeds, garlic, chillies and chilli powder

Step 18: Saute for a few seconds and pour it over the Khadi BariOnce done, switch off the heat and let the baris soak up the kadhi and become soft before serving

Step 19: Serve the Kadhi Bari with Steamed Rice, Phulkas and Bharma Baingan for a simple yet delicious weekend lunch