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A classic Rajasthani snack or side dish featuring tender chickpea flour dumplings sautéed with aromatic spices. It's a delightful dry version of the famous Gatte ki Sabzi, perfect with roti or as a tea-time treat.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Gatte Dough
Shape and Boil the Gatte
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A classic Rajasthani snack or side dish featuring tender chickpea flour dumplings sautéed with aromatic spices. It's a delightful dry version of the famous Gatte ki Sabzi, perfect with roti or as a tea-time treat.
This rajasthani recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 295.66 calories per serving with 9.26g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Prepare the Tempering and Masala
Fry the Gatte
Garnish and Serve
Add thinly sliced bell peppers (capsicum) or steamed green peas along with the onions for extra nutrition and crunch.
For a Jain or Sattvic version, skip the onion and ginger-garlic paste. The dish will still be flavorful due to the other spices.
For an extra crispy texture, you can shallow fry or deep fry the sliced gatte until golden brown before adding them to the masala.
Increase the amount of green chilies and red chili powder, or add a pinch of black pepper powder at the end for more heat.
Besan, or chickpea flour, is an excellent source of plant-based protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
The high fiber content in besan aids in digestion and helps maintain a healthy gut. Spices like ajwain (carom seeds) and hing (asafoetida) are also known for their digestive properties.
This dish is made entirely from chickpea flour, making it a great gluten-free option for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Besan provides complex carbohydrates that release energy slowly, helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels and keeping you full for longer.
Yes, it is relatively healthy. Besan (chickpea flour) is a good source of protein, fiber, and is gluten-free. This dish is boiled and then shallow-fried, making it a healthier option compared to deep-fried snacks. To make it even healthier, you can reduce the amount of oil used for frying.
One serving of Besan Gatte Fry (approximately 115g) contains around 220-250 calories, depending on the amount of oil used. It provides a good balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
Gatte can become hard if the dough is too tight or if you don't add enough fat (oil) or a leavening agent (curd/baking soda). Ensure the dough is firm but pliable, and the ratio of besan to fat and curd is correct for soft gatte.
Absolutely! You can boil and slice the gatte a day in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, simply prepare the masala and fry the pre-made gatte.
Yes, you can make it vegan by replacing the curd (yogurt) with a plant-based yogurt or a mixture of lemon juice and water. Ensure the plant-based yogurt is unsweetened.
The water used for boiling gatte is very flavorful and nutritious. Do not throw it away. You can use it to make the gravy for Gatte ki Sabzi, add it to dal, or use it to knead chapati dough for softer rotis.