Chutagi
A traditional Ladakhi dish consisting of bow-tie shaped pieces of dough cooked with vegetables and sometimes meat, creating a thick and filling stew.
Cuisines
Ladakhi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 2 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 1 cup | water |
| 1 pinch | salt |
| 1 cup | diced potatoes |
| 1 cup | diced carrots |
| 1 cup | diced turnips |
| 1 cup | spinach leaves |
| 1 tablespoon | vegetable oil |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and gradually add water to form a firm dough.
- 2 Knead the dough well and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- 3 Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a thin circle.
- 4 Pinch the edges of each circle to form a flower shape and set aside.
- 5 Heat vegetable oil in a pot and add cumin seeds, letting them splutter.
- 6 Add diced potatoes, carrots, and turnips to the pot and sauté for a few minutes.
- 7 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 8 Add 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
- 9 Once boiling, gently add the dough flowers into the pot.
- 10 Cook on medium heat until the vegetables and dough are cooked through.
- 11 Add spinach leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
Ensure the dough is not too soft to maintain the shape of the dough flowers during cooking.