Low Sodium Kadhi Chawal

Experience the comforting flavors of traditional Indian cuisine with a healthy twist in this Low Sodium Kadhi Chawal recipe. Crafted with creamy yogurt, gram flour (besan), and fragrant spices like cumin, turmeric, and fenugreek, this dish delivers all the classic tangy and savory goodness with reduced sodium. The kadhi is slow-cooked to perfection, offering a velvety texture and aromatic essence, paired seamlessly with fluffy basmati rice for a wholesome meal. Ideal for those seeking low-sodium Indian recipes, this dish is quick to prepare, taking only an hour from start to finish, and perfect for weeknight dinners or family meals. Garnish it with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness and serve it piping hot for a satisfying, heart-healthy comfort food experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Plain yogurt
• 4 tablespoons Gram flour (besan)
• 3 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 pinch Asafoetida
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 piece Green chili, slit
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 cup Basmati rice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak for 15 minutes.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, gram flour, water, turmeric powder, and red chili powder until smooth. This is your kadhi mixture.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Let them splutter.

Step 4

Add a pinch of asafoetida, grated ginger, and the slit green chili to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Carefully pour the kadhi mixture into the pan while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 25 minutes. Stir occasionally until the kadhi thickens and the raw smell of the gram flour disappears.

Step 7

Meanwhile, cook the soaked rice. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil with the rice over high heat. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.

Step 8

Fluff the rice gently with a fork and let it rest covered for another 5 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the kadhi hot, garnished with chopped cilantro leaves, alongside the cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1496.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	976.2

Total Fat 40.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 29.4mg	0%
Sodium 400.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 39.0g
Protein 42.6g	0%

Vitamin D 235.2IU	0%
Calcium 1023.0mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 1679.5mg	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: 36.9%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 45.6%