15 Dahi Recipes To Try On Janmashtami

Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 13:26 [IST]

Janmashtami is about to arrive in a few days. The time to welcome Lord Krishna to your home with all his favourite foods. Janmashtami is the birth celebration of Lord Krishna and therefore He is welcomed in every Hindu household and fed with His favourite delicacies.

Lord Krishna is said to be very fond of milk and milk products. Milk, curd, butter etc. are the favourite foods of Lord Krishna. He loved to eat dahi from the pots in Gokul and was known for stealing it from the various households in the village. So, today we have a collection of dahi recipes which will make this Janmashtami special for the Lord and also for your family members.

Take a look at these 15 amazing dahi recipes to try out on Janmashtami.

Dahi Paneer

Dahi paneer is basically an Indian curry that contains a curd gravy. Dahi paneer will not be very spicy because it has the soothing effects of curd in it.

Aloo Dahi With Hing

If you extensively use potatoes and want to try something different to treat your taste buds, then here is a simple and quick aloo dahi recipe. This is a tangy side dish which is prepared with the curd. The boiled potatoes when mixed with curd gives an aromatic flavour which makes it lip smacking and delicious.

Dahi Arbi

Dahi arbi is one such recipe which you can easily make and eat while you are fasting. Arbi or colocasia is a nutritious vegetable which provides energy while you are on a fast. This dish is made with curd which helps to keep your body cool. Apart from being healthy, this tangy dish is extremely delicious.

Dahi Pulao

Curd rice is a famous South-Indian dish. Here we will make dahi rice using not just curd but also vegetables and milk. This dahi rice recipe is different from the famous curd rice. Curd rice is made with curd, boiled rice, mustard seeds and salt. Dahi rice has more than curd and rice.

Dahi Chane Ki Sabzi

Ideally, channa or chole is prepared with lots of spices. The tea bags add the black colour to the side dish recipe. However, in many restaurants, you can find a creamy texture of chane ki sabzi. This texture is due to curd (dahi). If you add little curd, you can get a creamy white texture and a tangy taste. Here is the recipe to prepare dahi chane ki sabzi.

Dahi Bhindi Masala

As the name suggests, Hyderabadi dahi bhindi masala is prepared with yogurt. The creamy yogurt with cashew nuts and coconut make this recipe an absolute delight. The use of curry leaves while tempering imparts a wonderful aroma to this dish which is sure to tempt you.

Vegetable Kadhi

Kadhi is a popular Indian dish made with chickpea flour and sour yogurt. There are many variations of this delicious dish and hereis a recipe of kadhi with lots of vegetables, making it even more healthy and delicious.

Dahi Poha

Be it digestive problems in summer, rainy or winter, it is always best to cut down on spicy foods and eat a lot of yogurt or curd recipes, so here you have a healthy dahi (curd) recipe that can be your morning breakfast or evening supper. Dahi poha is one of the best dishes to eat.

Gujarati Kadhi

Gujarati Kadhi is a simple recipe which requires very less ingredients. The only thing that you need is time to let the gravy simmer. The more it simmers, the better it tastes. The gravy needs to be continuously stirred to avoid it from curdling. Then the tempering adds to the finishing touch of this amazing recipe.

Dahi Kachori

Who doesn't like kachoris? Teamed up with dahi, kachoris taste simple heavenly.

Dahi Bhalle

Dahi bhalle is a delicious Indian snack which is prepared using moong dal. Some people even use urad dal for preparing dahi bhalle. Dahi bhalle are small and soft round balls which are dipped in plain water and not kanji water. So, the difference is there as both dahi vada and dahi bhalle taste different.

Dahi Sabzi

Vegetables are the best source of nutrients for your body. Cooked with yogurt, vegetables get all the more interesting and healthy. Check out the recipe.

Kadhi With Pakora

Kadhi is made with curd and besan in different methods. Punjabi kadhi, Rajasthani kadhi, Maharashtrian kadhi and Gujarati kadhi have difference but the main ingredients are besan and curd. Kadhi can be made with pakoda, papad, moong dal and mangori. Lets take a look at the vegetarian, kadhi with pakora recipe.

Tadkeywali Dahi

Indian food looks so incomplete without the 'tadka'. Tadka is the seasoning of the curry. So, here is tadkeywali dahi which is sure to delight your taste-buds.