GATTE KI SABJI

Gatte ki sabji is an authentic and traditional dish from Rajasthan.Though we are Bengalees we are fond of regional dishes.And so me and my husband are always trying with our  best.It is a delicious curry prepared with gramflour or besan.

"Gatte" means cooked gramflour dumplings and when these dumplings are added to the spicy curd gravy are called "Gatte ki sabji".

It is very enjoyable in winter and rainy seasons as it is very spicy.But it can easliy digest for the presence of curd.

Ingredients:

1) Besan(gramflour) : 250 grams.

2) Haldi powder:1/2 teaspoon.

3) Red chilli powder:1 tablespoon.

4)Cumin powder:1 tablespoon.

5) Ajwain (carom seed):1 tablespoon.

6) Saunf (fennel seed): 1 tablespoon.

7) Red chilli:2 or 

8)  Bay leaf: 2 or 3.

9) White oil:4 tablespoons.

10) Ghee :1 teaspoon.

11) Curd:200 grams.Salt to taste.

Procedure:1)Take 250 grams of besan in a bowl.Add ajwain (1 teaspoon),saunf(1 teaspoon),red chilli powder (1teaspoon),white oil (2 tablespoon)and

required amount of salt in it.Mix all ingredients while still in dry form.

2) Add little amount of water in the mixture.Be careful about water ,more water will spoil the mixture to make dough.Take little amount of oil on palm

and make dough carefully.Add water slowly taking care that the final dough is smooth and stiff.

3) Now divide dough in small balls.Round small balls by using palm. Add little oil in chaki (round board).Place a dough ball on it make like thick roti.

Now round this roti like a pipe .These are "Gatte".

4)Boil water in a pan.Add these long gatte in it.Boil  for 3 to 4 minutes.

5) Strain gatte from water and cut into small pieces.Take the long gatte out when they become start floating on the surface of water as they become light on getting cooked

6)For the gravy, make a smooth paste of curd with little bit of haldi,red chilli powder,cumin powder and salt to taste.Add sufficient amount of water in it.

7) In a frying pan heat ajwain (1 teaspoon),saunf (1 teaspoon),bay leaf(2 or 3 in nos),red chilli (2 or 3 in nos).Allow it to crackle.

8) Add ready curd mix to the frying pan.Cook the spices on low flame for few seconds.Add 1/2 cup of water to bring down the temperature so that masala does not burn.

9) When oil comes up to the surface add small gattes to it and allow it in simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes.

  Gatte ki sabji is ready to serve. Enjoy it with hot rice or puris.