What is Gatte?
Gatte refers to steamed or fried gram flour dumplings cooked in the tantalizing yogurt curry. Gatte can be either steamed or fried for making the curry. Gatta Sabzi refers to the curry prepared with steamed gram flour dumplings called ‘Gatte’ in Hindi. From the ancient time, Rajasthani cuisine is influenced mostly by two factors, lifestyle of Rajputana Royalty and second availability of ingredients in this arid region. The scarcity of water and low produce of green vegetables can nowhere be seen in Rajasthani Cuisine, it is so full of bursting flavors and vibrant colors, like the culture of the region.
The Gatta Curry…
The curry of gatte sabzi is 100% gluten-free and is mainly prepared with curd. Instead of tomato, the curd is used for the tanginess in the curry. One can always customize the consistency of the curry as per their liking – from thick and luscious to slurpy and soupy. You will be surprised to know that the gatta curry does not require too many ingredients. A few basic Indian kitchen staples are enough to make gatte ki sabzi.
My introduction to Gatte Ki Sabzi…
While undertaking post-graduation degree in Rajasthan, Gatte Ki Sabzi was every week’s affair in the hostel mess, that was my first encounter with the strange name “Gatte”. But even when Gatte Ki Sabzi was cooked for masses the kitchen staff never went wrong with the flavors, the soft, mouth-melting dumplings were perfect accompaniment along with hot phulka. One day, a friend originating from the Marwar region invited us for dinner at home. His sweet wife cooked a pure vegetarian Marwari thali meal for us – Gatta Sabzi, Aloo Curry, Dal, Baati, Bikaneri Papad, Bhavnagri, Gathia, Sweet Pulao accompanied by sleek, ghee laced chapati. I must accept that it was the simplest yet best Rajasthani thali meal I have ever eaten.
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