French Bean Kadhi

My mother used to make this kadhi for me when I was a child and till date its my favorite.
Very simple dish which can be prepared in a hurry.

300 ml yogurt/curd
200-300 ml water
2 tbsp besan/gram flour
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
salt to taste
1 cup chopped french beans

For Tempering
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1tsp ginger paste/crushed
1 tsp garlic paste/crushed
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 dry red chilies/slit green chili

Boil the beans with very little water so that we do not have to discard the liquid.You can pressure cook for 1 whistle, but do not leave it in the cooker for long to prevent over-cooking .
Take yogurt in a microwave safe bowl (for microwave) or a sauce pan (for stove top) , the bowl/pan should be slightly bigger to avoid the kadhi from overflowing while boiling.
Add besan to it. Whisk well so that no lumps remain.
Add Salt and turmeric powder to it.
Add water, the amount of water depends upon the consistency and sourness of yogurt. If yogurt is too sour or thick then more water will be needed.  Whisk well.
Kadhi can be made both in microwave or on stove top. I have mentions both the methods here.

Microwave Method:
Microwave this mixture on high for 3 min., whisk the kadhi and reduce the power to 360 and microwave     for 5 min.
Add the boiled beans along with its stock and microwave at the same power level for another 3 min.

Stove-top:
Cook this mixture stirring continuously until it comes to a boil. Stirring is necessary else the kadhi will curdle.
Once it starts boiling lower the flame and simmer for 5-6 min. Stirring occasionally.
Now add the beans along with its stock and simmer for another 5 min.

To make tempering:
Heat oil, add mustard seeds, whole chilies. Add crushed ginger and garlic saute it for a min and switch of the gas.
Immediately add chili powder to it and pour the tempering over the kadhi.

Serve with steamed rice or chapatis.

Ghar ki rasoi Tip:
1. If kadhi is too thick then add some water and bring to a boil.
2. If kadhi is too watery then mix a little gram flour in a little water and add it to the kadhi. Now boil it stirring continuously for 4-5 min.

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