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Gatta Capsicum

Gatta Capsicum is a Rajasthani side dish made with Gattas, the famous chickpea rolls and capsicum. This makes an excellent side dish.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Gatta

  • 1 cup besan
  • 2 tsp crushed coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp carom seeds
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
  • 1/3 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Salt as per taste

Sabzi

  • 2 capsicum cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chilly powder
  • 1/2 tsp dry mango powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • salt to taste

Instructions

Gatta

  • Add all the ingredients of gattas to make a firm dough using very little water.
  • Shape it in the form of thick rolls and boil in water for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove these boiled rolls and let them cool.
  • Cut them into 1/4” discs.
  • Heat oil to deep fry these gattas to a golden colour.
  • You have the option of using the gattas without frying, they taste equally good.

Sabzi

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil.
  • Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Let the cumin crackle.
  • Add the capsicum cubes and saute for a few minutes.
  • Add salt, turneric powder. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the gattas, red chilly powder, coriander powder and dry mango powder.
  • Mix well and simmer and cook covered for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

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