Gatte Ka Pulao

The yummilicious Gatte Ka Pulao, all the way from Rajasthan!! :) Warning for Weight Watchers - This can't be part of your regular diet; read below & you'll know why :P

You'll need:

For the rice -

* 2 cups basmati rice (if you want, you can replace this with a healthier version of rice)
* 6 tbsp ghee ;) (told ya!)
* 1 tsp cumin seeds
* 3 green cardamoms
* 2 black cardamoms
* 2 inch cinnamon stick
* 2 bay leaves
* 6 cloves
* 1/2 tsp asafoetida
* 1 tsp red chili powder
* 2 tsp garam masala powder
* 2 tsp coriander powder
* 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
* 3 tsp ginger paste
* 1 cup peas
* Salt to taste

For the gattas -

* Salt to taste
* 1/2 tsp red chili powder
* 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
* 1 cup besan
* 2 tbsp yogurt
* Cooking oil to deep fry
* 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves
* A pinch of soda bicarb
* 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
* 1/2 tsp chopped ginger

Let's get started:

1. First of, mix all the ingredients of the gattas with water to make a firm dough (Remember we made gatte ki sabzi?) Then, divide this dough into 6 equal parts & roll each part in a cylindrical shape. 

2. After this, stir fry these in 2 cups of boiling water for 15 min. Then drain, and let the gattas cool a bit. Finally, cut into 1" pieces.

3. Now, wash & soak the rice for an hour. Once done, heat the ghee & cumin seeds in a kadhai. When they begin to crackle, throw in the garam masala powder. 

4. Now stir fry for a minute & add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder & ginger paste & stir fry for 3 min.

5. Iske baad, add the rice, stir fry for a minute, then add the salt & 4 cups of water.

6. Finally, when the water starts boiling, add the gattas & peas, then cover & let fry till all the water is absorbed.

GKP done!! Serve hot, and with love :)