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Ingredients


  • 1 cup yogurt (curd)
  • 2 tbsp gram flour (besan)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup basmati rice

Instructions


  • Whisk yogurt, besan, turmeric, and salt in a bowl with 3 cups of water to make a smooth mixture.
  • In a pot, heat 2 tbsp oil, add cumin and mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
  • Pour the yogurt mixture into the pot, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Bring the kadhi to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add rinsed rice directly into the kadhi and cook covered on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the rice is cooked and the kadhi thickens, serve hot.