Lauki ke Gatte (Bottlegourd Rolls)

In spite of being Punjabi, I always love rajasthani cuisine. Now, that I am married in a rajasthani family, my understanding towards rajasthani flavors has improved.

Gatte ki sabji is quite common in this cuisine. I tried to give this a different version and  very excited to share same with you all. 

For 4 persons you need:

3/4 Cup Wheat flour

3/4 Cup Gram  Flour

1 Cup boiled rice

1 cup crated bottle gourd(Lauki)

1 T spoon coriander powder.

Pinch hing powder

Salt as per taste

1 T spoon red chilli powder

1 T spoon pudina powder

For Curry:

2 cups of curd

2 Tb spoon oil

1 T spoon mustard seeds

4-5 Curry leaves

1 Tb spoon red chili powder

Method:

For gatte:

Mix all the ingredients and make a firm dough. Dough should not be very tight or very soft. Make 4-6 small rolls(cylindrical shape) out of dough. Heat 4 cups of water in deep wok, bring it to boil and add rolls. Boil rolls till they are cooked. Take out from water, cut into small pieces. Keep it aside. Do not drain water.

Add oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. When spluttering  starts add gatte pieces into it and saute for 5-7 mins. Sprinkle chili powder and mix well. Add curd, later add little-2 strained water into the curry as per your need for thick or thin gravy. Bring to boil. Off from the flame. Add salt to your taste.

Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti or rice.

Creamy Soup!

Try out this creamy soup, which has creamy flavors without maida, or corn flour or cream.

Surprised!!! This soup is again all veg and lentils, in a way very healthy and filling. 

Ingredients:

3 Medium tomatoes(chopped)

3-4 Spring onion bulbs (chopped)

1/2 Cup split green moong daal

2 Cloves garlic

3-5 Curry leaves

6-7 Whole black pepper

1 Tb spoon oil

Method:

Wash and soak moong daal for 10-15 mins. Heat oil in pressure cooker, add black pepper, wait till they splutter. Add curry leaves and daal, roast for 5-8 mins, further roast onions till soft. Add tomatoes and 2 cups of water and salt acc. to taste.

Pressure cook uptill 3 whistles.

Let it cool down, blend in mixer. Add lil butter in it and serve hot.