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The Curd Chronicles

Posted on 4th April 202026th July 2022 by Mayuri

The haughty grains of Basmati Rice refused to stick together, preferring to stand a hair’s breadth apart from their own. Till the creamy Kadhi cascaded down to meet them. The cheerful yellow of the Kadhi and the snowy whiteness of the Rice merged together in a joyous union. The plump Pakodas tried to fit in, before they realized they would always stand out, and decided to do so proudly. The spicy Kadhi needed the blandness of the Rice to balance it, and they came together to celebrate a party of flavors, and textures, in the mouth. This is why this classic combination of  Pakodewali Kadhi and Basmati Chawal is comfort food for so many, including me.

Kadhi has always been my special favorite, in all its forms. Be it the quintessential Punjabi style Pakodewali Kadhi or the same with a Rajasthani style tadka. The silky simplicity of Gujrati Kadhi which leaves a hint of sweetness as an aftertaste on your tongue is another personal favorite.

I am unsure about whether this recipe exists or it is yet another innovation by my Mom, but she makes a Kadhi with Peas and fresh Methi leaves and it is unbelievably delicious. The greens of Peas and the commas of the Methi leaves dot the pale yellow of the subtly flavored Kadhi. Jeera Rice is the perfect partner for this one.

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If I am talking about Curd, can Shrikhand be left behind? If Kadhi is the savory form Curd takes then Shrikhand is its sweet metamorphosis.

Hung Curd, Powdered Sugar, a dusting of fine Elaichi Powder and you have a dessert that is comforting and decadent at the same time. Shrikhand and Puri are a match made in heaven! Use your imagination, and a few strands of Saffron, to change the traditional Shrikhand to Kesar Shrikhand. Almonds and Pistachios on hand? Chop them finely, toss them in and lo and behold, you have a rich Kesar – Badam – Pista Shrikhand.

Want to have your fruit and eat it too? Give your Shrikhand a contemporary twist, add your fruit of choice and transform it into a Mango/ Strawberry/ Peach Shrikhand.

Mishti Doi! Those plump earthen bowls with that dusky-hued curd sitting inside are what make me go weak in the knees. I can never stop at one, no Sir, I can’t! More so if it is wintertime and the season’s special ‘Nolen-Gurer’ (Date Palm Jaggery) is used to make it. Each buttery spoonful transports me to another world and only the scrape of the spoon against the empty pot brings me back to reality.

This is my ode to Curd, It never ceases to amaze me how the humble Curd can be transformed into dishes that are so varied and so flavourful.

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15 thoughts on “The Curd Chronicles”

  1. Anahita Irani Anahita Irani says:
    7th April 2020 at 6:05 pm

    Wow, your opening lines were Brilliant. Curry cascading like a waterfall. Enjoyed your post immensely

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  2. Ujjwal Mishra Ujjwal Mishra says:
    9th April 2020 at 12:34 pm

    Misti doi and shrikhand both can be found in our fridge on any given day. Can u share the recipe of peas and methi kadhi, it sounds interesting.

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  3. Smitha N Smitha N says:
    10th April 2020 at 9:12 am

    I love cooking ur post was seriously fun reading and shrikhand tho my all time favorite I even add chopped bananas for more rich taste…

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    1. Varsh Varsh says:
      11th April 2020 at 9:48 pm

      Is it inappropriate to say that this post was filled with voyeuristic pleasure? Starting from the first para it was was nothing short of talking about a love we just can’t get enough of! Humble curd isn’t so humble!

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  4. Roma Roma says:
    10th April 2020 at 8:42 pm

    You made my crave for kadhi rice and some mishti dohi and shrikhand, all of these are my top favourites buddy. Yum post undoubtedly.

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  5. Ruchi Verma Ruchi Verma says:
    10th April 2020 at 9:45 pm

    Trust me curd is something I need daily in my lunch …This is so nice post-M, really loved the post

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  6. Deepika Deepika says:
    11th April 2020 at 6:00 am

    Kadi chawal is also my favourite and mishti doi makes my mouth watery. I also want the recipe of peas with methi kadi.

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  7. Judy Morris Judy Morris says:
    11th April 2020 at 6:49 am

    I love srikhand….. and I love kadhi as well. Though I was never a fruit yogurt person.

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  8. Charu Charu says:
    11th April 2020 at 9:43 am

    Such a ‘yummy’ post. My mouth was watering as I was reading this. Kadhi – chawal is my fav and so is Shrikhand.

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  9. Pinal Shah Pinal Shah says:
    11th April 2020 at 7:51 pm

    Curd has many benefits. Being a gujju I love gujrati kadhi. I had tried Mishti doi at ones. It was yummy.

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  10. Dr Bushra Dr Bushra says:
    11th April 2020 at 9:38 pm

    Indeed curd can be transformed in so many forms and always treat, delicious, nutritious food. I love kadhi & rice

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  11. MeenalSonal Mathur MeenalSonal Mathur says:
    12th April 2020 at 7:42 am

    Curd in any form is a delight to me, yes tadke wali Kadi is my favourite too. I can gulp bowls of it without a noise :))

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  12. Amrit Kaur Amrit Kaur says:
    12th April 2020 at 10:20 am

    Curd is veey good for our body and health. We also have it in various forms every day.

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  13. Snigdha Snigdha says:
    12th April 2020 at 8:01 pm

    I am craving for mishti doi right now after your post . and also plz share the recipe of peas and methi kadhi .

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