Besan Gatte

Besan Gatte

Besan Gatte

Veg Contains dairy

Spicy gram flour dumplings cooked in a yogurt-based curry, a popular dish in Haryana.

Cuisines

Haryanvi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Build a full meal around Besan Gatte

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Gram Flour 1 cup Gram Flour
asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
Carom Seed 1/2 teaspoon Carom Seed
red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
Yogurt 2 tablespoons Yogurt
oil 2 tablespoons Oil , for frying
water as needed Water , for gravy
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Mustard Seed 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seed
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix besan, asafoetida, carom seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, curd, and oil.
  2. 2 Add water gradually to form a stiff dough.
  3. 3 Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into cylindrical shapes.
  4. 4 Boil water in a pan and add the dough cylinders. Cook for 10-12 minutes until they float on top.
  5. 5 Remove the cylinders from the water and let them cool. Cut them into small pieces.
  6. 6 Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
  7. 7 Add coriander powder and garam masala. Stir for a few seconds.
  8. 8 Add water for gravy and bring it to a boil.
  9. 9 Add the gatte pieces to the gravy and simmer for 10 minutes.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Tips

Ensure the dough is stiff to maintain the shape of the gatte during boiling.