Low Carb Kadhi Chawal

Transform your favorite comfort food into a guilt-free indulgence with this *Low Carb Kadhi Chawal* recipe! A healthy twist on the classic North Indian dish, this meal swaps traditional rice for light and fluffy cauliflower rice, making it perfect for those on keto or low-carb diets. The velvety kadhi, made with tangy yogurt and a touch of chickpea flour, is spiced to perfection with aromatic turmeric, cumin, mustard seeds, and fragrant curry leaves. Rich in flavor yet light on calories, this recipe is both satisfying and wholesome. Ready in just under an hour, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste. Serve it steaming hot, sprinkled with fresh coriander, and enjoy all the vibrant flavors of traditional kadhi chawal—without the carbs!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Yogurt
• 2 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Chickpea flour (Besan)
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 medium head Cauliflower (riced)
• 2 tablespoons Ghee or oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
• 2 Dried red chilies
• 10 Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, water, chickpea flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt until smooth and there are no lumps. Set aside.

Step 2

Prepare the cauliflower rice by grating the cauliflower or using a food processor to achieve rice-like granules. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large pot or saucepan, heat the ghee or oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and fenugreek seeds.

Step 4

Once the seeds start to crackle, add the dried red chilies and curry leaves, and sauté for 30 seconds.

Step 5

Add the grated ginger and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 6

Carefully pour the yogurt mixture into the pot, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil on medium heat, stirring occasionally, and then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

In a separate pan, dry fry the cauliflower rice over medium heat until it is tender, about 8-10 minutes. Season with a little salt if necessary.

Step 9

Once the kadhi has thickened to your liking, turn off the heat and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 10

Serve the kadhi hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves, over a bed of cauliflower rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1418.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	795.8

Total Fat 37.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 98.7mg	0%
Sodium 2728.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 36.4g	0%

Vitamin D 117.6IU	0%
Calcium 1060.4mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 3699.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 43.0%