Gatta Kadhi - गट्टा कढी (Yogurt and Chickpea Flour Dumplings in Yogurt Gravy) - BM # 5

Hello Friends,


Today is day 7 meaning last day of blogging Marathon # 5 which was started by Srivalli. I cannot believe it has come to an end already. Thoroughly enjoyed this series and hope to be part of this again when time permits.

Gatta Kadhi - गट्टा कढी (Yogurt and Chickpea Flour Dumplings in Yogurt Gravy)

Ingredients

For Kadhi (Gravy)

Dahi (Yogurt) - 2 cups

Water - 2 cups

Besan (Chick Pea Flour) - 2 tbsp

Dhaniya (Coriander) Powder - 1 tsp

Jeera (Cumin) Powder - 1 tsp

Haldi (Turmeric Powder) - 1 tsp

Amchur (Dry Mango Powder) - 1 tsp

Salt - as per taste

For Tempering of Kadhi (Gravy)

Oil - 1 tbsp

Rai (Mustard Seeds) - 1 tsp

Jeera (Cumin Seeds) - 1 tsp

Heeng (Asefoetida) - a pinch

Lahsan (Garlic) - 4 big cloves

Adrakh (Ginger) - 1 inch piece

Hari Mirch (Green Chillies) - 3-4, finely sliced

For Gatte

Besan (Chick Pea Flour) - 1 cup

Haldi (Turmeric Powder) - 1/2 tsp

Mirch (Red Chilli) Powder - 1/2 tsp

Ajwain (Carom Seeds) - 1 tsp

Dhaniya (Coriander) Powder - 1/2 tsp

Sal - as per taste

Dahi (Yogurt) - 1/4 cup

Oil - 1/8 cup

Preparation

For Gatte

• Mix all dry masalas in besan
• Add oil to the besan and mix
• Slowly add dahi and mix it. Remember not to add all together as otherwise besan tends to get sticky. You may not use all the dahi.
• Make it into a firm dough (firm enough to roll it into cylinderal shapes
• Now, take a small ball of the dough and roll it into 1/2 inch thick cylinderical shape (about 6 inch long or so.
• Now take a pot and boil water in it. Take enough water to put all the above made rolled gatte in it.
• Now, add the gatte in the boiling water. They should be fully merged in water.
• It should take about 10-15 min. Check by inserting a knife in one of the gatte shaped roll and make sure knife comes out clean.
• Once all are done, drain the gatte rolls out of water. Do not throw water as we will use it for the gravy.
• Cut about 1/2 - 1 inch thick gatte at an angle (based on how big you would like them).

For Kadhi (Gravy)

• Mix everything under "For Kadhi" well in a bowl such that there are no lumps left.
• Now, take a deep and thick bottomed pan and add first 4 items under "For Tempering of Kadhi".
• Once the seeds start spluttering, add the remaining ingredients under "For Tempering of Kadhi".
• When nice aroma of ginger/garlic starts coming, add the yogurt mix in it and mix continuously till the mix starts boiling (A tip here, always take the yogurt out of the fridge at least an hour before you make this so that yogurt is in room temp and doesn't take very long in boiling). This constant stirring step is very important as if not done properly, the yogurt will curdle.
• Once the kadhi starts boiling, simmer the gas for 4-5 minutes so that it gets cooked well (you can really smell a nice aroma, once it is done, so you will know..lol). 
• Add Gatte to this and let it boil for 10-15 minutes
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Serving

Serve it roti or hot rice and enjoy this rich creamy kadhi :)

That's all for now. Till next post, take care.

Check out the Blogging Marathoners doing BM#5 along with me.
Curry in a hurry under 30 min: Cool Lassi(e), Harini, Kalyani, Priya Mahadevan, Suma
Seven Days of Colorful Dishes Kid's Special: Priya Suresh, Veena,
Seven Days of Indian Sweets: Shylaja, Srivalli
Seven Days of Regional Specials: Priya Yallapantula
Under 15 mins Quick Breakfast:Aarthi, Vaishali