Baati is a popular Rajasthani bread snack. In this recipe a paneer and spice stuffing is used. Traditionally you mash the baati then pour olive oil, chutney and dal over it.
INGREDIENTS
For the baatis:
2 cups wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup of LOS OLIVARES Extra Light Olive Oil
1/2 cup LOS OLIVARES Extra Light Olive Oil (for rolling the stuffed baatis in ghee at the end; this stuff can be left out.)
For the stuffing:
200 gms paneer
2 onions, medium
2 tomatoes, medium
2 tsp grated ginger
2 tsp chopped green chilies
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp jeera powder
1 tsp amchoor powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Oil for cooking LOS OLIVARES Pure Olive Oil or Olive Pomace Oil
HOW TO COOK STUFFED BATI
FOR THE BAATI DOUGH:
1
In a big bowl, add the wheat flour. Add the salt, baking powder, and LOS OLIVARES Extra Olive Oil. Mix everything together with clean hands.
2
Now sprinkle water and make a stiff dough. Allow the Batis Dough to rest for half an hour.
FOR THE STUFFING:
1
In a kadai, add LOS OLIVARES Pure Olive Oil or Olive Pomace Oil and heat. Now, add the grated ginger and saute.
2
Then, add the chopped onions and stir-fry till translucent.
3
Now, add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, jeera powder, red chili powder and amchoor powder and stir-fry quickly.
4
Just add a few teaspoons of water to the above powder so that everything is de-glazed.
5
Now, add the chopped tomatoes and cook everything together. Add crumbled paneer and toss and mix everything well. Add salt.
6
Now, your stuffing for the baatis is ready.
HOW TO PREPARE:
1
Make balls from the wheat flour dough. Take each ball and pat with your hands to make a puri.
2
Stuff 2 tsp of the paneer filling into the puri.
3
Pull up the edges and shape the puri back into a stuffed ball or stuffed baati.
4
Do the same with all the wheat flour dough balls.
5
Now, microwave for 4 or 5 minutes in high. Allow standing time of 2 minutes.
6
Drown each Stuffed Batis in a bowl of LOS OLIVARES Extra Light Olive Oil and see the golden Batis shine with the ghee bath.
7
Serve with dal or with any chutney of your choice.
