How to make Moringa Leaves Kadhi Pakoda

 

 Moringa Leaves Kadhi Pakoda Recipe | Healthy & Flavorful Traditional Kadhi

Moringa Leaves Kadhi Pakoda is a wholesome and nutritious Indian curry made with fresh moringa leaves, gram flour (besan), curd, and delicious soft pakoras. This recipe is not only rich in iron, fiber, and antioxidants, but also comforting and perfect with rice or roti.

Moringa, also known as Drumstick Leaves or Sahjan ke Patte, is considered a superfood due to its medicinal benefits. Adding it to kadhi makes the meal both tasty and healthy.

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Ingredients

For Kadhi

Ingredient	Quantity
Fresh Moringa Leaves	1 cup (cleaned & chopped)
Curd (Yogurt)	1 cup (slightly sour preferred)
Gram Flour (Besan)	3-4 tbsp
Turmeric Powder	½ tsp
Red Chili Powder	1 tsp
Salt	As per taste
Water	3 cups

For Pakoda

Ingredient		Quantity
Gram Flour (Besan)	1 cup
Chopped Onion	1 small
Green Chili	1 finely chopped
Carom Seeds (Ajwain)	½ tsp
Coriander Leaves	2 tbsp
Salt	To taste
Water	As needed
Oil	For frying

For Tempering

Ingredient	Quantity
Ghee or Oil	2 tbsp
Cumin Seeds	½ tsp
Mustard Seeds	½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds	¼ tsp
Dry Red Chili	2
Curry Leaves	8-10

 

Step-by-Step Recipe 

Step 1: Clean and Prepare Moringa Leaves

Remove the stalks and collect clean, tender moringa leaves. Rinse thoroughly.

Step 2: Prepare Kadhi Batter

In a bowl, whisk curd and gram flour until smooth. Add turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and 3 cups of water. Mix well.

Step 3: Cook Kadhi with Moringa Leaves

Pour the kadhi mixture into a pot and start cooking on medium heat. Add chopped moringa leaves and stir continuously to prevent curd from curdling.

Step 4: Prepare Pakoda Batter

In a mixing bowl, combine besan, chopped onion, green chili, ajwain, coriander leaves, salt, and a little water to make a thick batter.

Step 5: Fry Pakodas

Heat oil in a pan. Drop small spoonfuls of batter and fry until golden brown. Remove and keep aside.

Step 6: Add Pakodas to Kadhi

Once the kadhi thickens and cooks well, gently add the fried pakoras. Cook for another 5 minutes on low flame.

Step 7: Tempering (Tadka)

Heat oil or ghee in a small pan. Add cumin, mustard, fenugreek seeds, dry red chilies, and curry leaves. Pour this tadka over the kadhi.

Serving Suggestions

Ø  Serve hot with steamed rice, jeera rice, bajra roti, or chapati.

Ø  Add a side of papad or pickle to enhance flavors.

 Tips for Best Taste

Ø  Slightly sour curd gives kadhi a richer flavor.

Ø  Add pakodas just before serving to keep them soft and flavorful.

Ø  You can skip onions in pakodas for a satvik or fasting-friendly version.

 Health Benefits of Moringa Leaves Kadhi

Ø  Boosts immunity

Ø  Improves digestion

Ø  Rich in calcium, iron & antioxidants

Ø  Supports bone and heart health

 Conclusion

This Moringa Leaves Kadhi Pakoda recipe is not only tasty and comforting but also highly nutritious. 

Try it once, and you’ll want to make it again and again!

FAQs

1. Can I use dried moringa leaves?
Yes, but fresh leaves give a better aroma and nutritional value.

2. How do I reduce kadhi bitterness?
Add a little sugar or jaggery to balance flavors.

3. Can I make this kadhi without pakodas?
Absolutely! It becomes lighter and still tastes great.

4. What if my curd is not sour?
Add a teaspoon of lemon juice at the end.

5. Is this recipe vegan?
No, but you can replace curd with vegan yogurt to make it vegan-friendly.