Kadhi Pakora Recipes
Punjab's beloved sour yoghurt curry with gram flour dumplings — the tarka of cumin and red chilli poured dramatically at the table. A day-old kadhi is always better. Pakistan's original comfort food.
What is Kadhi Pakora?
Punjab's beloved sour yoghurt curry with gram flour dumplings — the tarka of cumin and red chilli poured dramatically at the table. A day-old kadhi is always better. Pakistan's original comfort food.
Regional Variants at a Glance
| Variant | Region | Prep | Cook | Difficulty | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadhi Pakora | Punjab | 20m | 1h | Medium | 4 |
| Punjabi Kadhi Pakora | Punjab | 30m | 50m | Medium | 6 |
| Sindhi Kadhi Pakora | Sindh | 25m | 45m | Medium | 4 |
All Kadhi Pakora Recipes
Kadhi Pakora
Tangy yoghurt curry made with besan (gram flour) that's so comforting it feels like a hug in a bowl. Crispy besan fritters are floated in the sour gravy and finished with a sizzling red chilli tarka that makes a dramatic entrance. A Punjabi staple that every household makes slightly differently — and everyone claims their version is the best.
Punjabi Kadhi Pakora
Punjabi Kadhi Pakora is a tangy, yoghurt-based gram flour curry with crispy fried onion fritters floating within — a beloved weekend dish that fills Punjabi homes with the most incredible aroma.
Sindhi Kadhi Pakora
Sindhi Kadhi Pakora takes the traditional gram flour curry in a unique direction — made without yoghurt and with tamarind tang instead, creating a thinner, more vegetable-forward kadhi with crispy fritters.