Traditional Mithila Dish recipe- Kadhi Bari

The bari or badi means fried soft dumplings made of besan/gram flour cooked in spicy gravy of yoghurt and besan called the kadhi.  

Ingredients:-

• Yoghurt
• Besan
• Onion, garlic paste
• Spices(turmeric, chilli, cumin, blackpepper powder)
• Salt 
• Oil
• Green Chillies
• Carom seeds(ajwain)
• Curry leaves
• Dry red chilli
• Jeera

Bari Recipe:-

1. In a bowl mix the besan, ajwain, turmeric, red chilli powder and onion with water to make a thick batter.
2. Set aside for 5-10 minutes.
3. Heat oil in kadhai.
4. Drop a small  amount into the oil. If the ball rises to the surface of the oil gradually then add more in a ball shape (like frying pakodas) .If it rises immediately your oil is too hot and our bari will not cook inside.
5. Drop balls of the batter in the hot oil(I prefer using hands , can use a spoon as well)
6. On medium flame fry until deep golden brown.
7. Drain and set aside.

Kadhi Recipe:-

1. Mix the curd, besan ginger-garlic paste, black pepper powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and 2 cups water. Add more water if you want a thinner kadhi.
2. Mix it properly ensuring no lumps.
3. In a deep pan heat oil add the jeera seeds and dried red chilli.
4. Add the curry leaves and the green chillies.
5. Add the kadhi mix stirring constantly.
6. Simmer on low flame for 10-15 minutes.
7. Put the bari in the simmering kadhi.
8. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes.

Kadhi Bari is ready to get served!!