Nepal, Oct. 25 -- Kadhi badi is a mix of thick gravy that is served with pakodas made of chickpea flour. It's dense, a little sour and is mostly served with rice. Kadhi badi is usually made in southern households on special occasions, Diwali being one of them.

Ingredients:

half kg red lentils or split chickpeas, soaked overnight

1 cup of gram flour

half litre of mustard oil

2 onions, finely chopped

1 tbsp caraway (ajwain)

3-4 tbps cumin

1 tbsp chilli powder

2 tbsps turmeric powder

1 cup curd

2 dried chillies

2 dried curry leaves

2-3 tbsp coriander powder

1 tbsp of garam masala

10 peppercorns

Salt, to taste

Directions:

Grind soaked red lentils or split chickpeas until a batter-like consistency. Then add a tablespoon of sa...