Gatte Ki Biryani

Gatte ki biryani is famous Rajasthani cuisine and perhaps the most sensitive amongst the Indian cuisines. Rajasthan cooking in general has its own unique flavour where the simplest and the most basic of ingredients go into the preparation of delicious dishes.

Ingredients for Gatte ki biryani
Gram Flour 1 1/2 cup
Basmati rice boiled 1 1/2 cups
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste

Ginger paste 3 1/2 teaspoons
Yogurt 2 tablespoons
Fresh mint leaves chopped 7-8
Oil deep fried for deep-frying
Ghee 4 tablespoons
Ajwain- 1 teaspoon
Tomato- chopped 1
Bay leaves 2
Cloves 5-6
Green cardamoms 3
Black cardamoms 2
Cinnamon 2 inch pieces 2 
Roasted cumin powder 1 teaspoon
Garam masala powder 2 teaspoons
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons

Method
1) Mix gram flour, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, cumin seeds, half teaspoon ginger, yogurt, crushed ajwain and mint leaves.
Add a little water to make a stiff dough.
2) Divide into six equal parts and roll into cylindrical shape. Cut into two inch pieces.
3) Cook in two cups of boiling water for ten to fifteen minutes. Drain. Let the gattas cool a bit.
4) Heat ghee in a deep pan. Add bay leaves, cloves, green cardamoms, slightly opened black cardamoms, cinnamon, remaining ginger paste, tomato and sauté for a minute.
Add gattas and continue to sauté.
5) Add boiled rice. Add salt, garam masala powder, roasted cumin powder and mix.
6)Reduce heat, cover and cook for 1 -2 minutes on low heat.
Done. Serve hot with raita.

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