Besan Gatte Ki Sabzi Recipe

Ingredients:

For the gatte (gram flour dumplings):

• 1 cup gram flour (besan) 🌾
• 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain) 🌿
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🌿
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 🌶️
• Salt, to taste 🧂
• Water, as needed 💧

For the curry:

• 2 tablespoons oil 🌿
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 🌿
• 1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
• 2 tomatoes, pureed 🍅
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste 🧄
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🌿
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder 🌿
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 🌶️
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 🌿
• Salt, to taste 🧂
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnishing 🌿

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, carom seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
2. Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough.
3. Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into cylindrical rolls (gatte).
4. Heat water in a large pot and bring it to a boil. Add the gatte to the boiling water and cook for 10-12 minutes or until they float to the surface.
5. Remove the cooked gatte from water, let them cool, and then slice them into small pieces.
6. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
7. Add chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.
8. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
9. Add tomato puree to the pan and cook until the oil separates.
10. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
11. Add the sliced gatte to the pan and stir gently to coat them with the masala.
12. Cook the curry for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
13. Once done, garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
14. Serve hot with roti or rice.

About Besan Gatte Ki Sabzi:

Besan Gatte Ki Sabzi is a traditional Rajasthani dish made from gram flour dumplings cooked in a flavorful curry. The dumplings are made by kneading gram flour with spices and then boiling them until they are cooked through. The curry is prepared with a tangy tomato base and aromatic spices, which infuse the dumplings with delicious flavors. Besan Gatte Ki Sabzi is often served as a main course dish and is enjoyed with roti or rice. It's a comforting and hearty dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Enjoy the rich and flavorful Besan Gatte Ki Sabzi! 🌾🌶️🍅