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Name: Traditional North Indian Kadhi Pakoda
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: *For the Kadhi (Gravy):**; 5 cups plain yogurt (whole milk preferred); 1/3 cup gram flour (besan); 3 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch asafoetida (hing); *For the Pakodas (Fritters):**; 1 cup gram flour (besan); 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger; 1 green chili, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup water (approx.); Oil for deep frying; *For the Tempering (Tadka):**; 2 tablespoons ghee or oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 10-12 curry leaves; 2 dried red chilies; 1/2 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional, for color)