gatte ke kadhi

This is a popular cuisine from the state of Rajasthan in India. Steamed gram-flour dumplings, cooked in spicy gravy. This mouth-watering dish will complement any meal.
Recipe will serve 4 people.
Ingredients:
For the Gattes

• 1 1/4 cup besan (gram flour)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
• 3 tablespoons yogurt (dahi)
• 3 tablespoons oil

For the kadhi

• 1 cup yogurt (dahi)
• 1 tablespoon besan (gram flour)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder (dhania)
• 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida (hing)
• 4 whole red chilies
• 1 bay leaf (tejpat)
• 1 black cardamom optional
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (dagi mirch)

For Garnish

• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Method
For Gattes

1. Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and make soft dough. A little amount of water can be used if needed. At this point the dough will be a little sticky; wetting your fingers with oil or water will help.
2. Divide the dough into 4 or 5 parts and roll each one between your palms into a long smooth log. Each log should be approximately 5 inches in length and ¾ inches in diameter. You will need to oil your palms to prevent the dough from sticking.
3. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Gently drop the Gatte logs into the boiling water and cook until they begin to float up to the surface. This should take about 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Remove the cooked Gatte logs from the water and let them cool.
5. Slice the logs into approx. ¾ inch pieces. Set the Gatte aside.

For The Kadhi

1. Mix yogurt and gram flour into a smooth paste.
2. Add turmeric, chili powder, and coriander powder to the yogurt paste.
3. Pour the oil into a saucepan over medium heat. A quick tip: Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil. If the cumin seed splatters immediately, the oil is ready!
4. Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafetida.
5. After the cumin seeds splatter, add whole red chilies, bay leaf, cardamom, and paprika and stir for a few seconds.
6. Pour in the yogurt paste and stir for approx. 2 minutes.
7. Add 3cups of water and stir until the gravy comes to a boil.
8. Add salt to taste.
9. Add the Gatte to the gravy, cover and let it cook on low-medium heat for 20 minutes or longer. Turn off the heat.
10. Add cilantro and cover the pot for a few more minutes.
11. Now you are ready to serve!

Other Suggestions

1. Gatte can be cooked in advance and added to the gravy later. Gatte can be frozen up to a month or refrigerated for a few days.
2. Gatte are used to make a wide variety of dishes like subji, pulao etc.
3. Gatte can be fried and served as a snack.
4. Gatte can be used to make yogurt raita.