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Rajasthani Gatte
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Rajasthani Gatte

🇮🇳 Indian

Gram flour dumplings poached in a spiced yogurt curry, desert-state genius. Slow-built masala, soft centres and a gravy that clings to the spoon. Best with buttered rotis and a cold kachumber salad.

Prep 25 min Cook 30 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Yogurt2 cups, whisked
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion2, finely chopped
  • Tomato3, chopped
  • Ginger2-inch piece
  • Green Chili2
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
  • Gram Flour1 cup
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soften the onions over medium heat till they slump and turn bronze at the edges.

  2. 2

    Add ginger garlic paste and green chili; stir till the raw smell disappears.

  3. 3

    Tip in the tomato and the ground spices; bhunao until thick, glossy and the oil separates.

  4. 4

    Add the gram flour with the yogurt, coat well, pour in hot water to just cover and simmer till tender.

  5. 5

    Kill the heat and let it sit; finish with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon at the table.

Chef's tip

Don't crowd the pan; steam is the enemy of the browning that builds flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Rajasthani Gatte Ki Curry | बेसन गट्टे की सब्जी | Indian Recipe Without Tomato | Kunal Kapur Recipes · on YouTube