Gatte ki Kadhi

Today I am posting another recipe I made for Rajasthani Thali- Gatte ki Kadhi. Gattas are the gram flour dumplings that are boiled and sliced to bite sized pieces and are simmered in a yogurt based gravy(Kadhi). I served it with rice and it also can be served with parathas.

What are the ingredients needed?

For Gattas

Gram flour/ besan, 3/4 cup

Chilli powder, 1 teaspoon

Carom seeds, 1/8 teaspoon

Yogurt, 1 tablespoon

Oil, 1 tablespoon

Salt to taste

For the Kadhi

Yogurt, 2 cups (Well beaten)

Gram flour/besan, 1 tablespoon

Curry leaves, 1 sprig

Oil, 1 tablespoon

Cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon

Mustard seeds, 1/4 teaspoon

Asafoetida, a pinch

Turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon

Chilli powder, 1 teaspoon

Salt, to taste

Cilantro, to garnish

How it is made?

Preparation of the gattas

1. Combine all the ingredients listed for gattas and knead to a firm dough with 1-2 tablespoons of water.
2. Divide the mixture to 8 equal parts and roll it into a cylindrical log of about 1 " to 1 1/ 2" dia.
3. Boil enough water, add the gattas and cook for about 7-8 minutes. Then drain them, let them cool and slice them to bite sized pieces and keep them aside.

Preparation of kadhi

1. Whisk together yogurt, besan flour, 1/2 cup of water and curry leaves such that there are no lumps.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, then add asafoetida, turmeric powder and chilli powder and saute for few seconds.
3. Then add the yogurt mixture to this and mix well. 
4. Now add a cup of water, salt to taste and continue to stir. 
5. Then add the prepared gattas to the gravy, and bring it to boil and let it simmer for few minutes. 
6. Turn off the heat, garnish with cilantro and serve with rice/ paratha.