Mix all the ingredients listed under Dumplings in a bowl.
Add water and knead a firm and smooth dough.
Divide into 8 portions and roll each into cylindrical shapes.
Boil 3 cups water in a pan and add the besan cylinders. Let them cook till they float on top, about 8-10 mins.
Remove the cylinders and cut them into 1/2 inch long pieces.
Transfer the water used for boiling cylindrical rolls( gatte) into a jug. It can be used later for cooking the gravy.
In the same pan, heat oil and shallow fry the gatte on medium heat for about 2 minutes.
Gravy
Heat a tablespoon oil in pan. Add mustard seeds . When, they start to crackle, add 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, asafoetida, ginger and green chill and sauté for 20-30 seconds. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
Add coriander powder, 1/3 teaspoon red chill powder and garam masala powder, sauté for 30-40 seconds. Add beaten curd. Mix well and cook the mixture until oil comes on the surface for approx. 1-2 minutes.
Add 1 cup of water and salt and bring to a boil. When it comes to a boil, reduce flame and add the dumplings.
You may increase the cooking time for gravy if you prefer thicker gravy. For thinner gravy, add more water.