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
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1 cup | Gram Flour |
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1/4 teaspoon | Asafoetida |
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1/2 teaspoon | Carom Seed |
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1/2 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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2 tablespoons | Yogurt |
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2 tablespoons | Oil , for frying |
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as needed | Water , for gravy |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1/2 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 tablespoon | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, mix besan, asafoetida, carom seeds, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, curd, and oil.
- 2 Add water gradually to form a stiff dough.
- 3 Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into cylindrical shapes.
- 4 Boil water in a pan and add the dough cylinders. Cook for 10-12 minutes until they float on top.
- 5 Remove the cylinders from the water and let them cool. Cut them into small pieces.
- 6 Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
- 7 Add coriander powder and garam masala. Stir for a few seconds.
- 8 Add water for gravy and bring it to a boil.
- 9 Add the gatte pieces to the gravy and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tips
Ensure the dough is stiff to maintain the shape of the gatte during boiling.