Saturday 19 November 2011

Methi ke Gatte

I know , I know U guys must be mad at me cause i just had Stopped Bloging for so many days but things , back home became to hectic and i just could'nt find enough time for it .But things calmed down and i have come back to my passion blogging about food , so today i am going to present a rajathani delicacies called Methi ke Gatte , as you all know that i am passionate about healthy food and this is a Traditional Dish that can't get healthier , so read on to know more :-






















Ingredients

  • Fenugreek or methi
  • Asafoetida or Hing
  • Garam masala
  • Salt (to taste)
  • chilli powder (to taste)
  • Baesan or gram flour
  • Turmeric
  • Corriander
  • oil
  • Cummin seeds or jeera
  • Curry leaves
  • Strained Curd (for wet variety only)

Quantity: as required

Method:-

Dry
Chopp the methi or fenugreek , & add it to the Baesan or Gram flour, now mix it well & add salt , turmeric ,chilli powder, corriander & make a dough out of this mixture once the dough made and is set make long cigar like structures from it these are called Gatte , now Boil some water and let these cigar like structures steam on them , after they have been cooked on the steam a nice aroma tarts coming out this is signalling that they have been cooked now remove the cigars from the steam and cut the cigars into smaller pieces get creative while doing this to make the food even more good looking.Now we must prepare for the process of

Tadka:
Heat some oil in the pan , now take some cummins seeds , Curry leaves and add it to the oil after they start making spluttering sound add the gatte to it and fry them for ome time now serve with garnishing .

Wet
Add red chilli powder, salt, coriander powder and haldi to the strained curd.Mix it well.Now add cooked besan pieces to this mixture.Heat the oil.Put cumin seeds and curd mixture.Cook till it comes to boil.Cook it over medium flame for 5 minutes.Gatte ki Sabzi is ready.

Healthy Facts :
  • Gram flour


    This food is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Magnesium and Copper, and a very good source of Folate and Manganese.

    Read More http://www.best-home-remedies.com/herbal_medicine/grains&pulses/bengal_gram.htm
  • curd
    Consumption of yogurt or curd has been associated with strengthening of the immune system.
    One serving of yogurt per day is said to be beneficial for those suffering from osteoporosis.
    Low-fat or skim curd is good for people who are suffering from higher levels of cholesterol.
    Even those who are lactose-intolerant can consume yogurt, as bacteria present in it breaks down the lactose before it enters your body.
    The bacteria in curd can help digest food and thus, alleviate the problem of stomach infection.
    Those suffering from vaginal infection have also been found to have benefited from yogurt.
    Studies have suggested that consumption of curd might help reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
    The active culture of yogurt has been found to be beneficial in case of constipation and colon cancer.
    Read More:http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/benefits-of-curd-1906.html

  • Fenugreek
    Read More:http://www.myhealthyfoods.com/herbs/health-benefits-of-fenugreek/

  • Asafoetida
    Read More:http://allfoodsnatural.com/condiments/spices/313-asafoetida.html

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