Coconut Kadhi ( Microwave Recipe)

by Tarla Dalal

This Coconut Kadhi has a very light flavour yet feels intense, all thanks to coconut milk combined with a thoughtful assortment of spices and vegetables, and of course besan and curds too, which help to add tanginess and thickness to the preparation.

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Coconut milk is gifted with a mellow flavour and a creamy texture, which makes any dish it is added to feel comforting and light yet pampering and rich at the same time! This Coconut Kadhi is an example of that rare class. It has a very light flavour yet feels intense, all thanks to coconut milk combined with a thoughtful assortment of spices and vegetables, and of course besan and curds too, which help to add tanginess and thickness to the preparation. This kadhi will complement any khichdi perfectly well!

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 6 mins Total Time: 11 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
3/4 cup curds (dahi)
2 1/2 tsp oil
2 cardamoms
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
12 cinnamon (dalchini)
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
3/4 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste

For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Combine the besan and curds in a bowl and whisk well so that no lumps remain. Keep aside.
Put the oil in a deep microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add all the remaining ingredients, except the coconut milk and the besan-curd mixture, mix well and microwave on high for another 2 minutes, stirring once in between after 1 minute.
Add the coconut milk and the besan-curd mixture, mix well and microwave on high for 3 more minutes, stirring once in between after 1½ minutes.
Serve hot garnished with coriander.

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Nutrient values per serving

Energy	386 cal
Protein	6.1 g
Carbohydrates	15.6 g
Fiber	9.9 g
Fat	32.4 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	96.7 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	0.8 mg
Vitamin C	2 mg
Folic Acid	21.6 mcg
Calcium	93.2 mg
Iron	1.6 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	12.9 mg
Potassium	98.2 mg
Zinc	0.2 mg