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CHOPPING & PREP
20 min
SEASONING & REST
35 min
COOKING
40 min
TOTAL
95 min
Ghar ka swaad · Mild
NUTRITION PER SERVING
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 74 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
Estimated from the ingredients and quantities in this recipe, for 4 servings. Not lab tested.
SAMAAN
01Soak the rice for 30 minutes. Mix besan, ajwain, chilli, salt, curd and 1 tbsp oil into a stiff dough.
02Roll into 4 thin logs and boil in water for 10 minutes. Cool and cut into small pieces.
03Heat ghee, fry the gatte pieces until golden and remove.
04In the same ghee add jeera, laung, elaichi, bay leaf and cinnamon. Add onion and cook until brown.
05Add the drained rice, garam masala and salt. Stir gently for 2 minutes.
06Pour in 3 cups water and the gatte. Cook covered on low for 15 minutes until done.
07Rest covered 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
SAWAAL JAWAAB
Can I use leftover gatte?
Yes. Fry leftover plain gatte and add them to the rice.
Can I cook it in a pressure cooker?
Yes. Use 2 1/2 cups water and cook for 1 whistle.
