Chutagi

Chutagi

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. 1 In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and gradually add water to form a firm dough.
  2. 2 Knead the dough well and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a thin circle.
  4. 4 Pinch the edges of each circle to form a flower shape and set aside.
  5. 5 Heat vegetable oil in a pot and add cumin seeds, letting them splutter.
  6. 6 Add diced potatoes, carrots, and turnips to the pot and sauté for a few minutes.
  7. 7 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  8. 8 Add 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
  9. 9 Once boiling, gently add the dough flowers into the pot.
  10. 10 Cook on medium heat until the vegetables and dough are cooked through.
  11. 11 Add spinach leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  12. 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.