:: Besan ka Gatta ::
 Recipe for Besan ka Gatta
Quantity: 3-4 Serving         Preparation: 30min         Cooking: 30min
Besan ka Gatta is very popular in Rajasthan and is an important curry in every picnic(also known as Goath in local dialect) over there. People eat this with various Indian Breads specially bati, and Rice. The english name for Besan is Gram Flour.
Submitted by jaswant         Cuisine : Rajasthani         Course : Main Course
:: Ingredients ::
For the Gatta
  • 3/4 cup besan
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon saunf (fennel seeds)
  • 1/8 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
  • 1 tablespoon curds
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • salt to taste

    For the Kadhi
  • 2 cups curds beaten
  • 1 tablespoon besan (gram flour)
  • 4 to 6 curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon rai (mustard seeds)
  • 1/4 teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon haldi (turmeric) powder
  • 2 teaspoons chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoons dhania(coriander) powder
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped hara dhania (coriander)
  • :: Method ::
    For the Gatta
  • Combine all the ingredients for the gattas. Knead into a firm dough using 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
  • Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a 75 mm. (3") long cylindrical roll.
  • Boil plenty of water in a pan and cook the gattas in boiling water 7 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Cut the gattas into 12 mm. (1/2") long pieces. Keep them aside.

    For the Kadhi
  • Combine the beaten curds, gram flour, 1/2 cup of water and curry leaves and mix well so that no lumps remain.
  • Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, asafoetida.
  • When the seeds crackle, add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander powder, garam masala and sauté for a few seconds.
  • Add the curd mixture, 1 cup of water and salt and bring to a boil while stirring continuously, so that the kadhi does not split. Keep them aside.
  • Add the prepared gattas to the kadhi and bring to a boil. Garnish with the chopped coriander.
  • Serve with Indian Breads specially bati, and Rice.
  • :: Variations and Tips for making Besan ka Gatta ::
    The spice messaurements are suggested with medium hot. Please change the chilli powder, haldi powder and garam masala quantity according to your family taste.

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