GATTE KI KADHI / MOONG DAL BALLS IN YOGURT SAUCE

I prepared this delicious kadhi for SNC Challenge - Rajasthani Thali by Manjula , check for my thali here .


INGREDIENTS:

Gattas :

Besan (bengal gram flour) - 3/4 cup
Chilli powder - 1 tsp 
Carom seeds - 1 tsp 
Curd-  1 tsp  
Salt to taste

Kadhi :

Curds - 2 cups, beaten
Besan (bengal gram flour) - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - few 
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp  
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida - a pinch
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp 
Chilli powder - 2 tsps
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves - few

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

Gattas:

1) Knead a firm dough with the above said ingredients with little water.

2) Make small balls of the dough and steam them in idli pan till done or boil water in a pan and cook them in it till done .Drain the water and keep them aside.


Kadhi :

1) Mix well the beaten curds, gram flour, ½ cup of water without lumps .

2) Heat oil in a pan .Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds,curry leave and  asafoetida.

3) When they plutter ,add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and sauté for a few seconds.

4) Add the curd mixture, 1 cup of water and salt .Boil for few minutes ,stir it continuously, so that the kadhi does not split/curdle. Keep aside.


For Gatte ki kadhi  :

1) Add the prepared gattas to the kadhi and bring to a boil. 

2) Garnish with coriander and serve hot with rice or parathas.