Baati Chokha

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Ingredients

2 cups	whole wheat flour
1 cup	ghee
1 teaspoon	carom seeds
—	salt to taste
1 cup	boiled and mashed potatoes
1 cup	roasted eggplant, mashed
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 teaspoon	ginger, grated
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	amchur (dried mango powder)

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour, carom seeds, and salt. Add ghee and mix until crumbly.
2. 2 Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into balls (baatis).
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. 5 Place the baatis on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, turning them occasionally.
6. 6 For chokha, heat mustard oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
7. 7 Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for a minute.
8. 8 Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.
9. 9 Mix in mashed potatoes, roasted eggplant, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
10. 10 Cook for 5 minutes, then add amchur and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
11. 11 Serve the hot baatis with chokha on the side.