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For making the Gatte/Gatta
[advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]In a mixing bowl, take Vijay Gold Besan Flour, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, ajwain/carrom seeds, salt, ghee/clarified butter, give everything a nice mix.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Next add curd, little at a time, do not add all the curd together. Knead it well for about 8-9 minutes, to form a semi soft dough, just like the dough of pooris.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]The dough should be of smooth texture, if you see any cracks, sprinkle little water and knead it again to form a smooth dough.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Once the dough is formed, apply little oil over the dough.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Divide the dough into 5 equal parts, roll each part to form a smooth ball.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Now with the help of your fingers, roll each dough ball to give it a cylindrical shape.[/advlist]For boiling and frying the Gatte/Gatta
[advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]In a pan, add water, heat the water on a medium to high flame, once it starts to boil add dry red chilies, cumin seeds and fennel seeds.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Add the prepared gatte, one by one, cover and allow it to cook on a medium flame for about 8-10 minutes or until the gatte starts to float on the top and you can see bubbles/ blisters all over the gatte.al shape.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Gently remove them with the help of a spatula/spoon by draining the excess water. Reserve the water, in which gatte were boiled, for the gravy.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Place the gatte on a plate, allow them to come at room temperature, cut it into small pieces.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Heat ghee/clarified butter in a pan, shallow fry the prepared gatte for 2-3 minutes. Keep it aside.[/advlist]Tips for cooking:
[advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Addition of dry red chilies, cumin seeds & fennel seeds, while boiling the gatte is optional, however, it gives a nice flavour to our gatte.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]In case the dough becomes too sticky, sprinkle some more gram flour/besan and knead.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]Make sure the curd is at room temperature.[/advlist][advlist icon_type=”typicons” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_font_size=”20px” icon_position=”icon-top” content_color=”#333333″ content_font_family=”Poppins” content_font_weight=”500″ content_font_size=”18px” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-arrow-right-thick”]For kneading the dough for the gatte, do not add all the curd at a time, the quantity of curd and the water will vary depending on the texture of curd.[/advlist]