How to make Rajasthani Gatte Ka Pulao for summer dinner

During summer months, easy dinner meals not just make the gut happy, they also make you feel good. So, this summer season, try this easy Rajasthani Gatte Ka Pulao and say yes to easy and happy meals.

For gatte: 1 cup besan, 2 tbsp curd, 1 tsp oil, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp red chilli powder, salt to taste, and water to knead
For pulao: 1 cup basmati rice, 2 tbsp ghee or oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 2 cloves, 1 small cinnamon stick, 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander powder, salt to taste, and 2 cups water

Start with making gatte, and for that mix besan, curd, oil, spices, and salt. Knead into a firm dough using minimal water.

Roll into thin logs and boil in water for 10-12 minutes. Remove, cool down and cut into small pieces.

Heat some oil in a pan and pan-fry the gatte pieces until lightly golden.

Now, heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and whole spices.

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Add onions and sauté until golden. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and also the spices including turmeric, coriander powder, and soaked rice.

Mix gently and add sautéed gatte, adjust salt, and water.

Cover the lid and cook on low heat for 2 whistles.

Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with raita and pickle.

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