Chhutagi
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Bow-shaped pieces of wheat dough cooked in a vegetable broth, a Ladakhi favourite for family meals.
Region: LadakhOccasion: Everyday meal; family gatheringsTime: 50 minServes: 4Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups wheat flour
- Water to knead
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 potato, 1 carrot and 1 turnip, cubed
- A handful of spinach
- 1 tbsp oil
- 6 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Coriander leaves
Method
- Knead a firm dough and rest it for 20 minutes.
- Roll it thin and cut into small rounds or squares. Pinch each in the middle to make a bow or shell shape.
- Heat oil and fry the onion and garlic, then the tomatoes until soft.
- Add the vegetables, water and salt and simmer until half cooked.
- Add the dough pieces and cook until tender. Add the spinach for the last few minutes.
- Serve hot with coriander.
History
Chhutagi is a traditional Ladakhi dish; its pinched dough shapes are said to look like water snails or bows.
Significance
It is cooked at home and for gatherings, and a meat version is also made.