Monsoon offers a number of diverse ways to consume fresh produce; however there are some curries and Indian delicacies which are all-season hits and some don’t even feature any veggies, like a gatte ki sabzi. This traditional Rajasthani dish is made from gram flour (besan) dumplings, or "gatte," which are cooked in a tangy and spiced yoghurt-based gravy. Chef Natasha Gandhi shared an interesting recipe with her followers recently which featured a gatte ki sabzi bowl.
The spicy curry follows a spicy, dhaba-style recipe but had no onion or garlic. The chef paired this with a beautiful bajra khoba roti and a lassan ki chutney to compensate for the lack of onion and garlic. Chef Gandhi incorporates some curd in the gatta dough to make it soft and for the spicy chutney, she grinds quite a few red chillies with garlic and cooks it in ghee.
“This dhaba style gatta recipe which has no onion no garlic, is my absolute favvv. If u don't love gatta, try it this way and u will definitely fall in love,” the chef captioned the video.
“To pair this I have made a beautiful bajra khoba roti and a lassan ki chutney to compensate for the no garlic no onion and it's a flavour bomb,” she added. To prepare gatte, gram flour is kneaded with spices like turmeric, cumin, and carom seeds, along with a bit of oil and water to form a dough. The dough is then rolled into cylindrical shapes, boiled until cooked, and cut into bite-sized pieces. These dumplings are simmered in a yoghurt gravy spiced with ingredients such as cumin seeds, asafoetida, coriander, and red chilli powder.
It’s a great idea to pair it with the bajra khoba roti which is a healthy, traditional Rajasthani flatbread made from pearl millet flour. Pearl millet is highly nutritious, and packed with essential nutrients like fibre, protein, iron, and magnesium, making it an excellent choice for a balanced diet. The high fibre content in bajra helps in improving digestion, regulating blood sugar levels, and promoting heart health. It is also gluten-free, making it suitable for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
Khoba Roti, known for its thick, sturdy texture and unique indented pattern, is cooked on a slow flame, retaining more nutrients than fast-cooked flatbreads. Bajra is rich in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and also keep you fuller for longer.