Gatte Ki Sabji or Gram flour dumplings Curry originally is from Rajasthan region. Though, I have grown up with mum making a beautiful version of the same. And that is what I am sharing with you today.
Gatte Ki Sabji is one of those dishes that evoke so many childhood memories for me. And as things go these days, it reminds me greatly of dad. He loved besan and I think it is something I inherited from it. I love almost anything and everything besan. Whether it is the kadhi or the muthia or pakoras.
Gatte are essentially gram flour dumplings. A dough is made by combining besan with curd and spices. The soft dough is then shaped into cylinders and cooked in boiling water. And when it rises to the top of the water, it is cooked and removed from heat.
After resting it for some time, it is cut into smaller pieces and used in curries. The curry for this can be made in many ways, there is the standard onion-tomato gravy. Some places make a curd and besan kadhi gravy for the same. And some eat it sauteed with onions like a sabji. It can also be used in a pulao.
It is a fairly simple recipe but I have heard from so many people that they can’t get the texture of the gatte right. For me the perfect gatte is when it is soft enough that you don’t have to struggle to bite it. But at the same time, not soft enough that it starts to crumble and break in the curry.
Tips for making best Gatte Ki Sabji
My mum, who makes the best Gatte Ki Sabji in the whole world told me there are a couple of tips to make those perfect ones.
- The dough – correct amount of curd and besan ratio and not much water. It has to be a very loose rough dough and not a batter.
- Mixing – there are some dishes that need the dough to be mixed very well. This is not one of them. The dough should be gently mixed and there is no need to knead it at all. Even while shaping, be gentle with it.
- Steaming/Boiling – don’t overcook your gatte. Once you put it in boiling water, it will sink to bottom. And when it is cooked it will slowly rise to the top. As soon as it rises to the top, it is done. Do take it out at that time. Overcooking will lead to a hard dumpling.
If you follow these you can also make the best ever Gatte Ki Sabji just like my mom.
If you make this, share a picture with me on twitter, instagram or Facebook? I would love to hear what you have to say about it!
PS: This is a post from Jan 2010 which has been edited and republished with new pictures, re-tested recipe and tips to make the best gatte.
Gatte Ki Sabji
Ingredients
for the gattas
- 1 cup besan
- 1/2 cup curd
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp Saunf Fennel Seeds
- 1 tsp ajwain
- 1 tbsp kasoori methi
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- salt to taste
- 4 cups water for steaming
for the gravy
- 2 medium onion grated
- 2 - 3 tomatoes pureed
- 1 tsp ginger-gal
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp jeera seeds
- 2 tsps coriander powder powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tsp mustard oil
Instructions
- Keep the water in a broad pan/kadai to boil.
- Mix the rest of the ingredients together to form a very soft dough. Don't overmix or knead the dough
- Mold the in cylindrical shape treating it very gently
- Put them in the boiling water and let it cook for about 5-10 mins till they are done. i.e they start to float on the top
- Filter out the gattas and keep the water aside. (if you are making a dry sabji, use this water to knead a atta for paranthas)
- Cut them into 1 inch pieces.
- Now let's make the gravy. In a heavy bottom pan, heat oil. Add jeera seeds and heat till they crackle.
- Add onion & ginger-garlic paste and fry till golden brown.
- Add tomatoes and fry for another 5 mins. add gattas and fry for another 2 mins.
- Add the water and let it simmer for 5 mins till desired gravy thickness is achieved.
- Serve hot with phulkas or rice.
shilpadesh says
OMG I love this one. I made kadhi two times in 2 weeks after you blogged because I was missing it so much, and each time with yummy pakode……..awesome!
Now this one is on my list:D
sraboneyghose says
WOW! I love gatta – now I’ll try it…
Writerzblock says
Third!!! Wow, loved the simple recipe and the beautiful pics too. And, how was Avatar?
Life Begins says
O I love it a lot too….and like you I love everything hat has besan…be it sweets,halwa, kadhi, gatte…just anything. I love besan.
Goofy Mumma says
OMG OMG OMG. My mouth is watering Mon, early in the morning. I have to have to have to try this one out. Thanks a ton for giving the recipe here. It looks absolutely delicious… hope you know that!
Silvara says
Oooh my mum makes something similar but she calls it ‘beley’ or something?
Yum…miss it π
Roop Rai says
ooooooooooooooh this looks delicious, mon!!!!!! only if i had someone to cook it for me here π . it’s good to keep a track of these recipes though. i might start cooking them when i have someone to cook for. Pati’s not enough. :p
hitchy says
Oh you !!!!!!!! We make this subzi quite often at our house… !!!! and its one of my favourites… !!!!!!!
the best gatte ki sabzi I had was in rajashtan in Ranakpur !!!!! geez… Monu you have me drooling like a hungry hippo !!!!!! π π π π π π π
Just call me A says
monooooo..this is one of my fav besan sabji…..used to eat it very often back home….but usually lazy in making in here π
the process is very similar to making Gnocchi. You should try Gnocchi when you do italian at home next time……..you’ll find the process since you already make this. love the pics too
Butterfly says
amazing. step by step with pics and all. U are awesome.!
D says
I love gatte ki sabzi, especially the way Mom cooks it. At our place (and traditionally in Mawari families too, I think), it’s made without onions. But I think the onion variation would taste great too!
monikamanchanda says
he he he π let me know if it turns out well
monikamanchanda says
π i hope u like it
monikamanchanda says
third LOL… avatar was good… i really liked it
PS: BTW i am still waiting for ur call π
monikamanchanda says
wow it has a very nice taste isnt it?
monikamanchanda says
try it out goofy each time I make it just vanishes in thin air
monikamanchanda says
π silvs which part of india are u basically from?
monikamanchanda says
LOL then go have kids pretty soon π
monikamanchanda says
wow and that had me drooling… i must go there i am like a huge gatta fan and we make it very often too
monikamanchanda says
go make it A go….
and gnoochi sounds really interesting let me try my hand at it sometime soon…. u got a recipe that works?
monikamanchanda says
thanks Butterfly
monikamanchanda says
without onion in the gravy too? i shld try it out one day
Pixie says
Interesting recipe π …
Haven’t eaten this one. Will try to prepare and see how it goes! π
Aparna says
Hi Monica, We make Gatte oten, with a slight variation though. Like your recipe, next time will try this. I love the way you have explained it with pictures!
homecooked says
Even I love besan ka stuff π I have bookmarked it to try.
Indian Homemaker says
I love Gatte ki sabzi, but have never made it π Like homecooked, I too love besan stuff, Kadhi and Gatte ki sabzi… I am so trying this mouth watering recipe Monika!!
monikamanchanda says
try pixie u will like it π
monikamanchanda says
thanks aprana and I would love to know what are the variations?
and welcome here
monikamanchanda says
HC let me know if u liked it
monikamanchanda says
IHM that makes it many of us π if u scroll up u’ll see so many comments saying the same
Reema says
Hamare hostel me bahut banta tha yeh π hostel ki yaad aa gayi.
D says
Without onions in the whole recipe. It’s basically a Marwari dish and Marwaris don’t eat too much onion or garlic.
monikamanchanda says
π hostel food memories are not very good usually though
Swati says
Thanks Monika ..husband loves this and I knew how to make it theoritically but was not having guts to try without a tried and tested recipe ..now wud do it over some weekend
monikamanchanda says
aaah i see thanks D I should try it like that one of these days
monikamanchanda says
try it and do let me know how did it come out?
Abha says
thats it! i want an invite NOW!!
and ofcos i am never inviting YOU for ghar ka khaana chez moi!! gives me jitters the complex i will have! :p
Trish says
Ohhhhhhhhh yummmmmmmm..I have been thinking of gatte ki sabji for the last 3 days!! and I found a recipe with pics!!I am so making it tomorrow
Smitha says
Monika, I made it today – and came out yum!!! Thank you for the recipe π
Aarti says
OMG.. am salivating.. i love Gatte ki sabzi and about time i made it… :)))