Gatte Ka Saag

A very popular and tasty gatte ka saag from the Rajasthani cuisine which is known for its unique flavor.

Ingredients:

# Gram flour (besan): 3 cup
# Whipped curd: 2-3 cup
# Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp
# Red chilli powder: 1-2 tsp
# Cumin seeds: 2 tsp
# Coriander seeds: 1 tsp
# Asafetida water: 2tsp
# Ginger paste: 1 tbsp
# Onion paste: 4tbsp
# Tomatoes (chopped): 1 large
# Coriander powder: 2tsp
# Cumin powder: 2tsp
# Oil: 4tbsp
# Coriander leaves (finely chopped): 2tsp
# Salt to taste

Gatte ka saag

Method to Prepare:

To prepare the gatte: take the gram flour or besan in a bowl and add the 1tbsp oil, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds and corianders seeds. Mix them well and add further 1 cup whipped curd.

Knead it well to prepare the dough. If it becomes sticky add little oil. Keep it for sometime.

Roll the dough to make long cylindrical rolls and cut them into halves. Boil the gatte in water for approximately 20-25 minutes till the rawness of the besan disappear. Drain the gatte and reserve the water.

Now cut the gatte into small cubes and lightly fry them in little oil.

To prepare the curry: take 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and add the cumin seeds, asafetida water (asafetida or hing dissolved in water) and ginger paste. Add the onion paste and sauté for few minutes.

Add the tomatoes, red chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Fry for few more minutes until the tomatoes melts.

Now add 1 cup whipped curd and fry till the oil separates. Add the water (in which the gatte were boiled) and simmer for few minutes.

Finally add the gatte and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve the hot gatte ka saag with Indian bread.