Pakodi kadi (fried dumplings in yogurt gravy)

 Kadi is made with yogurt while pakodi is the fried dumpling made from chick pea flour. This kadi goes well with plain rice or rice stir fried in clarified butter. Pakodi can be substituted with steamed vegetables to make this kadi healthier.

Ingredients:
Chick pea flour -1cup
Beaten curd -2cups
Onion - 2(finely chopped)
Green chillies -2(finely chopped)
Chopped coriander leaves -2tsps
Dried fenugreek leaves -1tsp
Asafoetida -1/4tsp
Cumin seeds -1tsp
Red chilli powder -1/2tsp
Turmeric powder -1/2tsp
Sugar -1tsp
Oil for frying
Salt to taste

Method:
Mix one teaspoon of chick pea flour, along with the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and sugar to the beaten curd. Bring it pouring consistency by adding some water if required. Keep it aside.

Combine half the quantity of onion, green chillies and coriander leaves with the chick pea flour. Make stiff dough using as little water as possible. Make small dumplings out of it and deep fry them in oil till it turns crispy and brown. Keep it aside.

Take a frying pan and fry the cumin seeds in one teaspoon of oil. When it begins to crackle add the remaining onion and green chillies. Fry for few seconds. Then add the coriander leaves, dried fenugreek leaves and asafoetida powder. Sauté for another few seconds and drop it into the beaten curd. Bring it to a boil. Remove from the flame and add the fried dumplings. Allow 20 minutes before serving.