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Crispy, fried chickpea flour dumplings (gatte) tossed with tangy yogurt, sweet tamarind chutney, and zesty spices. A popular street-food style snack from Rajasthan that's bursting with flavor and texture.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Gatte Dough
Shape and Boil the Gatte
Crispy, fried chickpea flour dumplings (gatte) tossed with tangy yogurt, sweet tamarind chutney, and zesty spices. A popular street-food style snack from Rajasthan that's bursting with flavor and texture.
This rajasthani recipe takes 55 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 382.95 calories per serving with 13.7g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
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Cool and Fry the Gatte
Prepare Toppings
Assemble the Chaat
Instead of frying, arrange the boiled and sliced gatte on a baking tray, brush with oil, and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp.
Add 1-2 finely chopped green chilies to the chaat during assembly for extra heat.
Garnish with a handful of fresh pomegranate arils for a sweet, juicy crunch that complements the savory flavors.
For a softer texture, soak the fried gatte in warm, salted water for 5-7 minutes, then gently squeeze out the excess water before assembling the chaat.
Besan (gram flour) and curd are excellent sources of plant-based protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
The use of curd provides beneficial probiotics that promote a healthy gut microbiome, aiding in digestion and improving nutrient absorption.
Besan is naturally high in dietary fiber, which helps in maintaining digestive health, regulating blood sugar levels, and promoting a feeling of fullness.
The complex carbohydrates from gram flour provide a steady release of energy, making this snack both satisfying and revitalizing.
This usually happens if the dough is too soft or has too much moisture. The dough for gatte should be firm and tight. Also, ensure the water is at a rolling boil before you add the gatte logs.
Yes, you can prepare the gatte in advance. You can store the boiled gatte in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Fry them just before you plan to assemble and serve the chaat for the best crispy texture.
Gatte ki Chaat is moderately healthy. The gatte are made from protein-rich besan (gram flour) and curd. However, they are shallow-fried, which adds calories. For a healthier option, you can bake or air-fry the gatte instead.
One serving of Gatte ki Chaat contains approximately 480-550 calories, depending on the amount of oil, chutneys, and sev used. The main calorie contributors are the fried gatte, sev, and sweetened yogurt.
If you don't have fine sev, you can substitute it with crushed papdi, crispy boondi, or even crushed potato chips for a different kind of crunch.
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