Marwari Besan ke Gatte Recipe

Besan ke Gatte is an authentic Rajasthani recipe that can make you drool in an instant. This traditional recipe is made using besan (gram flour) and is loved by all. Gatte means cooked gram flour dumplings, which are added to spicy curd gravy to make this scrumptious recipe.

Marwari Besan ke Gatte Recipe

Marwari Besan ke Gatte Recipe

Ingredients:

For Garnishing :

  • 1/4 tablespoon

Recipe :

  • Step 1 Make the dough for gatte

    Whisk together ginger, 1 tsp mint leaves with 1/4 cup yoghurt. Add 1/4 cup oil, gram flour, 1 tsp cumin seeds, half of the red chili powder, baking soda and some warm water. Knead into a hard, pliable dough. Divide the dough into 8 portions and shape into 6 to 8 inch long cylinders.

  • Step 2 Cook the prepared gatte

    Boil 6 cups of water in a pot. Cook the cylinders for 20 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and keep them and the liquid aside to cool. Cut the cylinders into 1/2 inch pieces.

  • Step 3 Deep fry them

    Heat the oil in a kadhai over moderate flame. Deep fry the cylinders till golden brown.

  • Step 4 Whisk the remaining yoghurt

    Whisk the remaining yoghurt in a bowl. Add coriander powder, the remaining red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt. Keep it aside for 10 minutes.

  • Step 5 Sauté the other ingredients

    Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan over moderate flame. Add the remaining cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves. When the cumin seeds starts to splutter, stir in the asafoetida. Reduce the flame and add the yogurt mixture. Cook on a low flame till the gravy starts boiling.

  • Step 6 Cook the gravy

    Add 2 cups of the reserved liquid to the pan and bring it to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cylinders and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the stove and pour the dish in a serving bowl.

  • Step 7 Garnish and serve

    Garnish with the remaining mint leaves, green chillies and garam masala. Serve hot with pooris and raita. Try this yummy recipe, like it, rate it and do let us know how it turned out to be.