Ingredients:
Gram Flour – 1 1/4 cups
Sour Yogurt – 2 cups
Salt to taste
Red Chilli Powder – 2 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
Oil – 1 cup
Water to boil
Cumin Seeds – 3 tsp
Water – 1 cup
Coriander Powder – 1 tblsp
Method:
1. Make a soft dough with the gram flour, 1/2 cup yogurt, 3/4 tsp salt, 3 tblsp oil, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder and 1/2 tsp tumeric powder.
2. Apply a little oil on the hands and roll out 1×6 inch long cylindrical rolls of the dough.
3. Bring the water to a boil and slide in the rolls.
4. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or till they become firm.
5. Drain the water and put the rolls aside to cool for 15 minutes.
6. Cut into 3/4 inch long pieces.
7. Heat the remaining oil.
8. Add the cumin seeds and let them crackle.
9. Add the gram flour pieces and stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
10. To the remaining yogurt, add the leftover spices and mix well.
11. Add this mixture to the pieces, stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
12. Add water and bring to a boil.
13. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
14. If the gravy is very thick, add a little more water and boil till the oil separates.
15. Serve hot.
