Punjabi Style Dahi Boondi Kadhi Recipe - Easy Homemade Comfort Food

Punjabi style dahi boondi kadhi is a comforting North Indian dish made with tangy yogurt, gram flour, and soft boondi soaked in spiced curry. It is rich, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or jeera rice. The addition of boondi gives it a soft texture and makes it even more satisfying.

This homemade version is simple, traditional, and brings the authentic dhaba-style taste right into your kitchen.

Ingredients Required

For kadhi base:

• 1 cup thick curd (dahi)
• 3 tbsp besan (gram flour)
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

For tempering:

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
• 2-3 dried red chilies
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 1 onion (finely sliced)
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

For boondi:

1 cup plain boondi (readily available or homemade)

Spices:

• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala

Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Prepare the kadhi batter

In a mixing bowl, whisk curd and besan until smooth and lump-free. Add water slowly and mix well to form a thin, smooth mixture. This step ensures the kadhi remains silky and does not curdle while cooking.

2. Cook the kadhi

Pour the mixture into a heavy-bottomed pan and cook on medium heat. Stir continuously to avoid sticking. Once it begins to boil, reduce the flame and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until it thickens slightly and loses the raw besan taste.

3. Prepare the tempering

In a separate pan, heat oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dried red chilies, curry leaves, and hing. Let them splutter. Add onions and saute until golden brown. Then add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw aroma disappears.