🍛 Rajasthani Besan Gatta Curry

Soft chickpea flour dumplings (gatte) in a tangy-spicy yogurt curry — a Marwari classic that pairs perfectly with roti or rice.

🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Gatta (Dumplings):
1 cup besan (gram flour)

1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

Salt to taste

2 tbsp curd (yogurt)

1 tbsp oil or ghee

Water, as needed (2–3 tbsp)

For Boiling Gatta:
3 cups water

Pinch of salt

For the Curry:
1/2 cup curd (whisked)

1 tsp besan

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

Salt to taste

2 tbsp oil or ghee

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 pinch hing (asafoetida)

1 tsp ginger paste

1 green chilli, chopped (optional)

Water as needed (1 to 1.5 cups)

Fresh coriander for garnish

👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Gatta Dough
In a bowl, mix besan, ajwain, spices, salt, curd, and oil.

Add a little water and knead into a stiff, smooth dough.

Divide and roll into 3–4 cylindrical logs (about ½ inch thick).

Step 2: Cook the Gatta
Boil water with a pinch of salt and gently drop in the gatta logs.

Cook for 8–10 minutes until they float and are firm.

Remove, cool slightly, and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Reserve the boiling water for the curry base.

Step 3: Make the Curry
In a bowl, whisk together curd, besan, spices, and salt. Set aside.

Heat oil/ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, hing, and ginger paste. Sauté briefly.

Lower heat and add the curd mixture, stirring continuously to avoid curdling.

Add the reserved gatta water to adjust consistency. Simmer for 5–6 minutes.

Step 4: Add Gatta & Finish
Add the sliced gatta pieces into the simmering curry.

Simmer for another 5–7 minutes until flavors blend and the curry thickens.

Finish with a sprinkle of garam masala and fresh coriander.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with phulka, bajra roti, or steamed rice.

Pairs well with a side of lassi or kachumber salad.

💡 Welza Tip:
Enhance the aroma using Welza Ajwain, Hing, and Stone-Ground Turmeric for a truly authentic and earthy Rajasthani taste.