GATTA PULAO

Ingredients:---

For the Gatta
Besan (gram flour) - 1 cup,
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp,
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp,
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp,
Salt to taste,
Meetha soda - 1/4 tsp,
Ghee - 1 tbsp,

Method

1. Mix besan by adding salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, meetha soda and ghee.
2. Make a semi stiff dough. Make thick rolls out of it. Boil water in a pan and immerse these rolls in it and boil them till the rolls are cooked. Cut them into small pieces.
3. Fry the gattas.


Ingredients:---

For the Pulao
Basmati rice - 1/2 cup (soaked for 30 minutes and drained),
Cloves - 3,
Cinamon stick - 1",
Green cardamom - 4,
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp,
Lemon juice - 1 tsp,
Ghee - 3 tbsp,
Dry nuts - 1/2 cup,
Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp,

Method

1. Heat ghee in a pan. Add the whole spices and saute for 1 minute.
2. Add the drained rice and stir to coat the rice with ghee.
3. Add salt and turmeric powder and 3 cups of water. Bring to boil.
4. Lower the heat, cover and cook until the rice is half done.
5. Add the fried gattas and continue to cook until the rice in done.
6. Mix lemon juice and toss.
7. Garnish with nuts and coriander leaves.
8. Serve hot