Gram Flour Dumplings in Yoghurt Gravy (Gatte Ki Sabzi)

North Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Rajasthani Cuisine

Gram Flour Dumplings in Yoghurt Gravy (Gatte Ki Sabzi)

Serves 3-4

Ingredients:

Chickpea/Gram Flour (Besan)- 1 Cup

Turmeric Powder-

Coriander Powder-

Hing-

Salt- ¾ Tsp

Baking Powder- ¼ Tsp.

Roasted Cumin Seeds (Jeera)-

Ginger- Crushed & Finely Chopped

Pudina- Finely Chopped

Curd/Yoghurt- Whisked

For Gravy Base:

Ghee- 1 Tbsp.

Guntur Red Chillies- 3 to 4 No’s

Onion- 1, Finely Chopped

Cloves-

Cassia- 1 Inch Stick

Garlic- 3 Cloves, Finely Chopped

Haldi- ½ Tsp.

Red Chilli Powder-

Coriander Powder-

Hing-

Salt-

Green Chillies- 2, Slit

Curd-

Fresh Coriander Leaves- Finely Chopped

For the Gravy:

Gatta Flavoured Oil- 1 Tbsp.

Ghee- 1 Tbsp.

Method:

In a Bowl, Add Besan, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Hing, Salt, Baking Powder & Mix Well

Roast the Jeera, Grind it in a Mortar Pestle & Add to the Besan

Add Curd, Ginger, Pudina,

Divide & Roll the Dough into long thin cylindrical Pieces (Cut according to the Gatta Size)

In a Wide Pan, Boil Water

Add the Gatta Pieces Gently, Cook Uncovered till par Cooked

Drain from Water & Keep Aside to Cool

Cut into Bite Sized Chunks

In a Non Stick pan (Kadhai), Heat Refined Oil, deep fry the Gatta Balls till Golden Brown

For the Gravy:

In a Non Stick Pan, Heat Oil & Ghee

Add the Steamed Gatta Pieces

Sprinkle Water & use the Bhunna Technique

Add Curd little by little

As the Ghee starts coming to top, Add Green Chillies & Mix Well

Add Fresh Coriander Leaves

Tips:
This Recipe is a Rajputana, Marwari Community Specialty

Use the Soda Bicarb according to the Besan used, so if 2 Cups of Besan is used, ½ Tsp. Soda Bicarb will be needed

The Gatta Dough would need some Oil to help Bind

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