Authentic Himachali Patande with Warm Chha Gosht
Delight in these delicate, lacy sweet pancakes from the hills of Himachal Pradesh, perfectly paired with a rich, yogurt-based lamb gravy. This traditional comfort meal offers a unique blend of sweet and savory mountain flavors.
75min
Total Time
4
Servings
Himachali
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, sugar, fennel seeds, and milk to form a smooth, pouring batter.
2
Heat a non-stick griddle, grease with a little ghee, and pour a ladleful of batter, spreading it thinly into a circle to make patande.
3
Cook on both sides until golden brown and set aside.
4
For the Chha Gosht, heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot and fry the sliced onions until golden brown.
5
Add ginger-garlic paste and lamb pieces, searing them well until browned.
6
Whisk the yogurt with coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt, then slowly pour into the pot while stirring constantly.
7
Cover and simmer on low heat until the lamb is tender and the gravy thickens.
8
Finish with garam masala and serve hot alongside the sweet patande.
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
2 tbsp ghee
500g lamb, cut into pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
2 onions, finely sliced
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.