RAM KHICHDI

Hey everybody,


Every once in a while when i wanna make some authentic Rajasthani food,which is both delicious and takes me back home,thinking of all the wonderful and yummy food my mom used to make for all of us.cooking rajasthani food could sometimes be time consuming but it sure is worth the effort. so lets cook gatta pulao or in other words Ram khichdi :

INGREDIENTS:


FOR GATTA:
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1.besan                                  1 cup
2.chilli powder                      2 tsp
3.cumin powder                   1 tsp
4.turmeric powder              1\4 tsp
5.salt                                      to taste
6.ghee                                    1 tblsp
7.water to knead the dough.


FOR PULAO:
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1.basmati rice                       1 cup(washed)
2.green peas                          1\2 cup
3.bay leaves                          2 
4.cinnamon                           2 inches stick
5.cloves                                 2
6 cashew nuts                      5-6 cut into halves
7.cumin seeds                      1 tsp
8.garam masala                   1 tsp
9 salt                                      to taste
10chilli powder                    2 1\2 tsp
11.turmeric powder            1\2 tsp
12.coriander    leaves          1 tblsp(finely chopped)
13.green chillies                   4(finely chopped)
14.oil                                      1 tblsp.




PROCEDURE:
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FOR GATTA:
1. mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl,add the ghee and mix it up.
2. add some water and mix the ingredients to make a tight dough.
3. divide the dough into 8 equal halves and roll them into cylindrical shaped gattas.
4. place the gatta in boiling water (3 cups) for 10-12 minutes.
5. next, let the gatta cool and cut them into small pieces.


FOR THE PULAO:
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1. heat oil in a pan and fry cashews till golden brown.
2. add bay leaves,cloves,cinnamon and cumin seeds.
3. add chili and turmeric powder, peas and stir for 2 min.
4. add gatta and stir for 2 min.
5. add rice and stir until the rice is coated with spices.
6. add 2 cups of water, salt, garam masala,chopped green chillies and stir well.
7. cover the pan with a lid and let the rice cook completely.
8. put off the flame and garnish with finely chopped coriander.


SUGGESTIONS.
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1. this dish can be served with lime juice sprinkled on it for a tangy flavor.
2. it can also be garnished with some fresh pomegranate.