Kari Pakora Recipe

 🥣 Kari Pakora Recipe (Traditional Pakistani Kadhi)

Kari Pakora is a comforting Pakistani dish made with tangy yogurt-based curry and crispy gram flour fritters (pakoras). It is best enjoyed with steamed rice or roti.



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⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes

⏱️ Cook Time: 35 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 4–5

🧾 Ingredients

For Pakoras:

Besan (gram flour) – 1 cup

Onion (thinly sliced) – 1 medium

Green chilies (chopped) – 1–2

Coriander leaves (chopped) – 2 tbsp

Red chili powder – ½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Baking soda – a pinch

Water – as needed

Oil – for frying

For Kari (Yogurt Curry):

Yogurt (sour preferred) – 2 cups

Besan – 3 tbsp

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Red chili powder – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Water – 3–4 cups

For Tarka (Tempering):

Cooking oil – 3 tbsp

Onion (sliced) – 1 medium

Garlic paste – 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) – ½ tsp

Curry leaves – 8–10

Dried red chilies – 2

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Pakoras

In a bowl, mix besan, onion, green chilies, coriander, salt, red chili powder, and baking soda.

Add water gradually to make a thick batter.

Heat oil and drop small portions of batter into hot oil.

Fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare Kari Base

Whisk yogurt, besan, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and water until smooth.

Pour mixture into a pot and cook on medium heat, stirring continuously.

Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 15–20 minutes until thickened.

Step 3: Add Pakoras

Add fried pakoras to the kari and simmer for 5–7 minutes.

Step 4: Prepare Tarka

Heat oil in a pan.

Add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, dried red chilies, curry leaves, onion, and garlic paste.

Fry until onions turn golden and aromatic.

Step 5: Final Touch

Pour hot tarka over the kari. Cover for 2 minutes and serve hot.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed basmati rice, khichdi, or chapati

Add a squeeze of lemon for extra tang

⭐ Tips

Use slightly sour yogurt for authentic taste

Stir continuously while cooking yogurt to avoid curdling

Fenugreek seeds give kari its signature aroma—don’t skip!

Storage

Refrigerate for up to 2 days

Reheat on low flame with a little water

Final Thoughts

This traditional Kari Pakora recipe brings authentic Pakistani flavors straight to your kitchen. A must-try comfort dish for family meals.

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