Aromatic Sindhi Kadhi Chawal: A Feast for the Senses

Sindhi Kadhi Chawal is a popular dish from the Sindhi cuisine, known for its tangy and spicy flavors. It consists of a tangy yogurt-based curry (kadhi) served with steamed rice (chawal). Here's a step-by-step guide to preparing Sindhi Kadhi Chawal:

 Ingredients for Sindhi Kadhi:

• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• Assorted vegetables (such as potato, carrot, cluster beans, drumsticks), chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi)
• 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Ingredients for Chawal (Rice):

• 1 cup basmati rice
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)

Instructions:

• In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, gram flour, and water to form a smooth batter. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and asafoetida. Let them splutter.
• Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
• Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
• Pour in the yogurt and gram flour mixture (kadhi batter) and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
• Add chopped vegetables and mix everything together.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are cooked and the kadhi thickens. Stir occasionally.
• Meanwhile, rinse the basmati rice under running water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice for about 20 minutes.
• In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the boiling water. Add salt and ghee, and give it a gentle stir.
• Cook the rice on medium heat until it's 70-80% cooked. Drain any excess water and set the rice aside.
• Once the Sindhi kadhi has thickened and the vegetables are cooked, remove it from heat.
• Serve the Sindhi kadhi hot with steamed rice (chawal). Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. 

Enjoy your simplified Sindhi Kadhi Chawal!