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Holi Special Kadhi Badi
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India Authentic home cooking from India, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad India as होली स्पेशल कढ़ी बड़ी
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Holi Special Kadhi Badi

@shipra verma
@shipra verma @cookwithshipra123
Muzaffarpur Bihar.

Kadhi Badi is a traditional dish made in many homes during Holi, especially on the day of Holika Dahan. It's a must-have dish for this festival, enjoyed by families across generations.

Kadhi Badi is a traditional dish made in many homes during Holi, especially on the day of Holika Dahan. It's a must-have dish for this festival, enjoyed by families across generations.

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Holi Special Kadhi Badi

@shipra verma
@shipra verma @cookwithshipra123
Muzaffarpur Bihar.

Kadhi Badi is a traditional dish made in many homes during Holi, especially on the day of Holika Dahan. It's a must-have dish for this festival, enjoyed by families across generations.

Kadhi Badi is a traditional dish made in many homes during Holi, especially on the day of Holika Dahan. It's a must-have dish for this festival, enjoyed by families across generations.

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Ingredients

30 minutes
Serves 4 servings
  • 2 cupschickpea flour (besan) (about 240 grams)
  • 1 teaspooncarom seeds (ajwain)
  • 1 teaspoonnigella seeds (kalonji)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoonturmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoonred chili powder
  • 2-3dried red chilies
  • 1 tablespoonwhole cumin seeds
  • 1-2cloves
  • as neededOil
  • 1 cupsour yogurt (about 240 ml)
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Steps

30 minutes
  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine the chickpea flour, salt, carom seeds, nigella seeds, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Gradually add water while mixing to make a thick batter.

    A picture of step 1 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
    A picture of step 1 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
    A picture of step 1 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
  2. 2

    Heat oil in a deep pan. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry the dumplings (badi) until golden brown. Fry in batches as needed. Reserve a little batter for the kadhi.

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    A picture of step 2 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
    A picture of step 2 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
  3. 3

    To the reserved batter, add a little water and mix in the yogurt until smooth. Heat a pan, add oil, then add cumin seeds, cloves, and dried red chilies. Let them sizzle.

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    A picture of step 3 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
    A picture of step 3 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
  4. 4

    Pour the yogurt-besan mixture into the pan. Add salt and turmeric powder to taste. Cook the kadhi, stirring, until it comes to a boil.

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    A picture of step 4 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
    A picture of step 4 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
  5. 5

    Once the kadhi boils, add the fried dumplings (badi) and cook for 1 more minute. Turn off the heat.

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    A picture of step 5 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
    A picture of step 5 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
  6. 6

    Your delicious and flavorful Holi Special Kadhi Badi is ready! This dish is quick to prepare and loved by both kids and adults. It's a traditional favorite made in many homes during Holi, especially on Holika Dahan.

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    A picture of step 6 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
    A picture of step 6 of Holi Special Kadhi Badi.
  7. 7

    Serve hot with rice. It tastes wonderful!

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Published in the US on August 13, 2025 14:01
Muzaffarpur Bihar.

Keywords

Chilies Turmeric Yogurt Garbanzo Bean

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