Shahi Gatte

Description

 * Ethnicity - Rajasthani, West Indian
 * Type of Meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * Besan : 200 gm
 * Dhaniya: 1 tsp.
 * Ghee : 2 tbsp.
 * Curd : 250 gm
 * Salt : 1 tsp..
 * Oil : 2 tsp.
 * Red chilly powder: 1 tsp.
 * Haldi : a pinch

Directions

 * 1) Mix besan while adding ½ tsp. salt, ½ tsp red chilly powder, ½ tsp. dhaniya powder and ghee.
 * 2) Make a stiff dough. Make 5-6 thin and long strips of the dough.
 * 3) Put these strips in boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
 * 4) Cut these gattas into small pieces. Strain the curd through a strainer.
 * 5) Add ½ tsp. salt, ½ tsp red chilly powder, ½ tsp. dhaniya powder and haldi to the curd.
 * 6) Mix well. Add the gatta pieces. Heat oil in a kadahi.
 * 7) Put the tadka of jeera and add the curd mixture.
 * 8) Cook it for 5-7 minutes while stirring continuously till it comes to a boil.
 * 9) Simmer the flame and cook for another 5-7 minutes.Turn off the gas.
 * 10) Finally put the tadka of red chilly powder. Serve it with Missi Roti and Pakori ki Kadhi.