Dodhi Moharani – 50-Minute Recipe
Dodhi Moharani is a spicy Indian snack of paneer‑and‑vegetable balls fried to a golden crisp, then simmered in a tangy yogurt‑spice gravy. The combination of aromatic garam masala, yogurt, and kasuri methi gives it a rich, festive flavor.
Recipe by Arpita | Creative Artist· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- curd
- bread slices
- paneer
- capsicum
- ginger
- green chilies
- salt
- pepper
- sugar
- garam masala powder
- oil
- 4 tbsp oil
- bay leaf
- cumin seeds
- whole garam masala
- turmeric
- red chilli powder
- Kashmiri chilli powder
- yogurt
- water
- ghee
- kasuri methi
Instructions
- 1Spread curd over the bread slices, let them rest for 10 minutes, then mash the bread with a fork until smooth.
- 2Stir in grated paneer, finely chopped capsicum, ginger, green chilies, salt, pepper, sugar, and garam masala powder; mix well and shape the mixture into lemon‑sized balls.
- 3Heat enough oil in a deep pan until hot (around 356°F/350°F) and fry the balls until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- 4In a separate pan, heat 4‑5 tbsp of oil, add bay leaf, cumin seeds, and whole garam masala; sauté briefly until fragrant.
- 5Add turmeric, red chilli powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, and a pinch of salt to the pan; cook for 3‑4 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 6In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, a pinch of salt, sugar, and water; pour the mixture into the pan and simmer for 2‑3 minutes.
- 7Add a little warm water, bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then return the fried balls to the pan and cook for about one minute to coat them.
- 8Finish by stirring in a pinch of garam masala powder, a drizzle of ghee, and crushed kasuri methi; serve hot.
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Rest curd‑coated bread
Allow the curd‑covered bread slices to rest for 10 minutes before mashing.
Fry balls before sauce
Deep‑fry the paneer‑vegetable balls until golden brown, then set them aside before adding to the gravy.
Brief sauce simmer
Simmer the yogurt‑spice sauce for 2‑3 minutes before returning the fried balls.
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50 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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- How long does it take to make Dodhi Moharani?
- About 50 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Dodhi Moharani recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Dodhi Moharani recipe come from?
- It was shared by Arpita | Creative Artist on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.