Description
Besan Ke Gatte ki sabzi is very traditional Rajasthani gravy dish. It is a very delicious dish and prepared at most houses. In this recipe gatte means gram flour (besan) dumplings which are prepared first, then added to gatte ki sabji gravy. Check how to cook gatte ki sabji in Rajasthani style. Check our other Vegetable Recipes
Ingredients
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For Besan Gatte (Gram Flour Dumplings)
- 1 cup besan gram Flour
- baking soda (small pinch)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera)
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds powder (saunf)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1/2 teaspoon green chilli paste
- 3 teaspoons fresh cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh curds dahi
For Gatte ki Gravy
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- asafetida (pinch)
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger (finely chopped)
- 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1 small tomato chopped
- 1/2 cup curds / yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ghee / oil
- salt to taste
- coriander leaves chopped (garnishing)
Instructions
Make Besan Ke Gatte (Dumplings)
- For Besan Ke Gatte, first mix the ingredients in besan gatte and sieve it to soft dough.
- Divide the dough into equal balls, grease your hand with oil and then roll each ball into 1 inch cylindrical shape.
- In a pan boil some water and then add these gatte (dumplings) and boil them to nearly 10 – 15 minutes or till they float up.
- Then remove them from water and cut the gatte (dumplings) into 1/2 inch pieces, and keep the water aside.
- Take 1 tbsp oil and shallow fry these gatte (dumplings) till they become light brown.
Making Gatte ki Sabzi Gravy
- To make gatte ki sabji, first heat 1 tablespoon oil in the pan. Add mustard seeds.
- When the mustard seeds starts crackling add Cumin Seeds, asafetida, chopped ginger and finely chopped green chillies. Saute for 20 – 30 seconds.
- Then add the chopped onions and fry till they become transparent.
- Then add the coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and fry for another 30-40 seconds.
- Then add the curds and cook till the oil separates (approx. 2-3 minutes)
- Then add 1 cup water that was kept aside with salt and bring to boil .
- When it starts boiling, add the gatte (dumplings) prepared previously to it , cook it for 3-4 minutes. More water can be added.
- Finally, Rajasthani Gatte ki Sabzi is ready, garnish it with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Notes
- while making besan ke gatte extra curds can be added if necessary
- Â pinch of baking soda helps to make soft gatta.
- better to keep cooked gatta with water (to avoid becoming dry)
- add water according the gravy consistency you need.
- Category: main-course, main-dish, Vegetable Recipes
