๐Ÿฅฃ๐Ÿ’› โ€œGujarati Kadhi Chawal โ€“ a bowl of tangy comfort, soft sweetness, and pure homely Gujarati soul in every spoon.โ€ โœจ๐Ÿš

Tangy, light, and soul-soothing โ€” Gujarati Kadhi Chawal is pure comfort in a bowl ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฅฃ๐Ÿš Soft, soothing flavors, gentle spices, and homely warmth in every spoonful โœจ๐Ÿก

Sonakshi Goswami ๐Ÿ’›

1/25/20262 min read

๐Ÿฅฃ๐Ÿ’› PIKS Gujarati Kadhi Chawal

A bowl of tangy comfort, gentle sweetness & homely desi warmth โœจ๐Ÿก

Gujarati Kadhi is known for its light texture, soothing taste, and perfect balance of tanginess and sweetness ๐Ÿ’› When prepared with the purity and quality of PIKS Spices, this simple dish transforms into a truly soulful comfort meal โœจ๐ŸŒฟ Made with fresh curd, gram flour, gentle spices, and aromatic tadka using PIKS Haldi, PIKS Lal Mirch, PIKS Jeera, and PIKS Garam Masala, this kadhi becomes smooth, fragrant, and deeply satisfying ๐Ÿฅฃโค๏ธ Served with hot steamed rice ๐Ÿš, Gujarati Kadhi Chawal is not just food โ€” itโ€™s love, tradition, and home in a bowl ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณโœจ

๐Ÿฅฃ Ingredients for Gujarati Kadhi (Serves 4)

Kadhi base:

  • Fresh curd (yogurt) โ€“ 1ยฝ cups ๐Ÿฅ›

  • Besan (gram flour) โ€“ 3 tbsp ๐ŸŒพ

  • Water โ€“ 3 cups ๐Ÿ’ง

  • Ginger paste โ€“ 1 tsp ๐Ÿง„

  • Green chilli paste โ€“ ยฝ tsp ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

  • Sugar / jaggery โ€“ 1ยฝ tsp ๐Ÿฏ

  • Salt โ€“ to taste ๐Ÿง‚

PIKS spice mix:

  • PIKS Haldi Powder โ€“ ยฝ tsp ๐Ÿ’›

  • PIKS Lal Mirch Powder โ€“ ยฝ tsp โค๏ธ

  • PIKS Jeera (Cumin Seeds) โ€“ 1 tsp ๐ŸŒฟ

  • PIKS Garam Masala โ€“ ยฝ tsp โœจ

For tempering (tadka):

  • Ghee / oil โ€“ 2 tbsp ๐Ÿงˆ

  • Mustard seeds โ€“ 1 tsp ๐ŸŒฑ

  • Curry leaves โ€“ 8โ€“10 ๐Ÿƒ

  • Dry red chilli โ€“ 1 ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

  • Asafoetida (hing) โ€“ a pinch โœจ

For garnish:

  • Fresh coriander โ€“ finely chopped ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿš Ingredients for Chawal (Rice)

  • Basmati rice โ€“ 1ยฝ cups ๐Ÿš

  • Water โ€“ 3 cups ๐Ÿ’ง

  • Salt โ€“ ยฝ tsp ๐Ÿง‚

  • Ghee โ€“ 1 tsp (optional) ๐Ÿงˆ

๐Ÿฅ˜ Method โ€“ PIKS Gujarati Kadhi (Step-by-Step)

1๏ธโƒฃ Prepare kadhi base ๐Ÿฅฃ
In a bowl, whisk curd, besan, and water till smooth and lump-free โœจ
Add ginger paste, green chilli paste, sugar/jaggery, salt, PIKS Haldi, and PIKS Lal Mirch. Mix well ๐Ÿ’›

2๏ธโƒฃ Cook the kadhi ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Pour mixture into a deep pan and cook on medium flame.
Stir continuously till it comes to a boil to avoid curd splitting ๐Ÿฅฃ
Simmer for 12โ€“15 minutes till slightly thick and aromatic โœจ

3๏ธโƒฃ Prepare tadka ๐ŸŒฟ
Heat ghee/oil in a small pan.
Add mustard seeds, PIKS Jeera, curry leaves, dry red chilli, and hing.
Let it crackle and release aroma ๐Ÿ˜โœจ

4๏ธโƒฃ Combine ๐Ÿฅฃ
Pour the hot tadka over kadhi and mix gently โค๏ธ
Add PIKS Garam Masala for final aroma โœจ

5๏ธโƒฃ Garnish ๐ŸŒฟ
Top with fresh coriander for freshness and color ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿš Method โ€“ Chawal

1๏ธโƒฃ Wash rice 2โ€“3 times and soak for 20 minutes ๐Ÿš
2๏ธโƒฃ Boil water, add rice, salt, and ghee ๐Ÿงˆ
3๏ธโƒฃ Cook till soft and fluffy โœจ
4๏ธโƒฃ Drain excess water and fluff gently

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips โœจ

  • Always stir while boiling kadhi to prevent curd splitting ๐Ÿฅฃ

  • Balance sweetness and tanginess carefully ๐Ÿ’›

  • Use ghee tadka for authentic Gujarati aroma ๐Ÿงˆ

  • Best taste when rested 10โ€“15 minutes before serving ๐Ÿ˜

  • Light, healthy, and digestion-friendly meal ๐ŸŒฟ

โค๏ธ Serving Style

Serve hot PIKS Gujarati Kadhi with steamed rice ๐Ÿš๐Ÿฅฃ
Add papad, pickle, and salad on the side ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿฅ’
Perfect for:

  • Lunch meals ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

  • Comfort dinners ๐Ÿก

  • Satvik food days ๐Ÿ™

  • Light fasting meals โœจ

  • Family lunches โค๏ธ

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