Mom’s Special Dudhi Kadhi – Light & Comforting Gujarati Delight

Name: Mom’s Special Dudhi Kadhi – Light & Comforting Gujarati Delight
Total time: 1500 s
Yield: 3-4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Main :; 1 medium-sized Bottle Gourd (Dudhi); Kadhi Base :; 1 cup sour curd; 2 tbsp gram flour (besan); as needed Water or buttermilk; Ginger-Chili Past :; 1 inch Ginger & 2 green chilies, crushed using a mortar and pestle; Seasoning :; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp sugar; Tempering (Tadka) :; 1 tbsp pure ghee; 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1 pinch asafoetida (hing); 1 bunch Curry leaves

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

∆∆ A comforting and nourishing dudhi kadhi made with love, just like my mom prepares. Light, soothing and perfect for everyday meals, this traditional recipe brings both taste and health together.

∆ Cooking is not just about making food; it is about love, care, and memories passed down through generations. Today, my mother-in-law, whom I love like my own mother, was not feeling well, so I wanted to prepare something light, comforting, and nourishing for her. While cooking this Dudhi ni Kadhi, I remembered my late mother, who always believed that food made with love has the power to heal.
This simple sattvic meal is dedicated to both my mothers — one who taught me the warmth of traditional cooking and one whom I now care for with the same love and respect. Since my mother-in-law does not prefer coriander, I made it just the way she likes. Soft, soothing, and filled with homemade comfort, this meal truly came straight from the heart ❤️

∆ Health Benefit :
∆ Bottle gourd is light, cooling, and easy to digest, making it ideal during illness.
∆ Ghee and cinnamon help boost immunity and improve appetite.
∆ This sattvic preparation is mildly spiced yet nourishing, helping in comfort and recovery.
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- Krishna Dholakia

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Ingredients

25 minutes

3-4 people

Main :
1medium-sized Bottle Gourd (Dudhi)
Kadhi Base :
1 cupsour curd
2 tbspgram flour (besan)
as neededWater or buttermilk
Ginger-Chili Past :
1 inchGinger & 2 green chilies, crushed using a mortar and pestle
Seasoning :
1/2 tspturmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 tbspsugar
Tempering (Tadka) :
1 tbsppure ghee
1/2 tspfenugreek seeds
1/2 tspcumin seeds
1small cinnamon stick
1 pinchasafoetida (hing)
1 bunchCurry leaves

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Steps

25 minutes

1

Wash, peel, and cut the bottle gourd into equal-sized cubes. Keep them soaked in water.
2

Boil water in a pot and cook the bottle gourd cubes until they are about 75% done.
3

Meanwhile, whisk together curd and gram flour until smooth. Add water or buttermilk to adjust the consistency.
4

Add turmeric, salt, sugar, and crushed ginger-chili paste to the kadhi mixture and cook on a low flame.
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6

Drain the partially cooked bottle gourd cubes.
7

Heat ghee in a pan and prepare the tempering with fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, hing, and curry leaves.
8

Add the boiled bottle gourd cubes to the tempering and saute for 5 minutes so the flavors blend well.
9

Transfer the sauteed bottle gourd into the simmering kadhi mixture and let it boil together for a few minutes.
Turn off the heat and serve warm.
10

Serving Suggestion :
I served this warm Dudhi ni Kadhi with simple moong dal khichdi and potato sabji for my mother-in-law. It also pairs beautifully with bajra rotla or soft phulkas.

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Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

on May 09, 2026 17:05

Cooking isn’t just something I do — it’s a piece of my heart, served on a plate.From the sizzle of spices in hot oil to the quiet joy of kneading dough with my hands, every dish I make carries a story, a memory, a feeling. Whether it's comfort food on rainy days or something bold that sparks curiosity, cooking is how I express love, creativity, and care.Each ingredient, every flavor, speaks of passion — not just for food, but for the smiles it brings, the moments it creates, and the warmth it spreads.✨ This isn’t just food. It’s a part of me.Come join my journey:https://www.instagram.com/krishna_recipes_?igsh=MXIzdzYwMXJ0Nno3OQ==