<p>If you’re looking for a Diwali recipe that doubles as a show-stopping vegetarian centerpiece, this Rajasthani Govind Gatta Layered Pulao is the perfect dish. Inspired by traditional Rajasthani festive recipes, it combines soft besan gattas with a rich mawa and dry fruit filling, simmered in a velvety yogurt gravy, and layered with fragrant basmati rice. Each bite feels celebratory, indulgent, and festive — making it a stunning layered pulao to serve during Diwali or any special occasion! ✨</p>
<h5><strong>WATCH HOW TO MAKE RAJASTHANI GOVIND GATTA LAYERED PULAO:</strong></h5>
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<p>Diwali is always a time when food and family come together to create the warmest memories. Growing up in Jaipur, I remember festive tables filled with gattas in every form — soft, spiced, and comforting. For this Diwali, I wanted to take that classic and reimagine it as a centerpiece that feels both nostalgic and new.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-23971 size-full" src="https://naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Rajasthani-Govind-Gatta-Layered-Pulao-3.jpg" alt="Rajasthani Govind Gatta Layered Pulao" width="680" height="1024" /></p>
<p>This Rajasthani Govind Gatta Layered Pulao is my festive creation — stuffed besan gattas simmered in a velvety yogurt gravy, then layered with fragrant basmati Rice. It’s regal, indulgent, and truly captures the essence of celebration. ✨</p>
<p>Whether you’re serving it as the star of your Diwali dinner or adding it to a festive thali, this layered pulao is sure to bring joy to your table.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-23970 size-full" src="https://naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Rajasthani-Govind-Gatta-Layered-Pulao-2.jpg" alt="Rajasthani Govind Gatta Layered Pulao" width="680" height="1024" /></p>
<p>This dish is a celebration in itself — from the soft gattas with a surprise filling to the luxurious gravy and the fragrance of basmati rice, every layer brings comfort and festivity. For me, it’s a way to bring my Jaipur childhood memories to life and share them in a new, creative form with my family today.</p>
<p>May your Diwali be just as fragrant, warm, and full of flavor! ✨</p>
<p>If you like this, please try my other recipes:</p>
<ul>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/kasundi-paneer-herbed-rice/">Kasundi Paneer Herbed Rice</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/layered-lemon-rice-cups/">Layered Lemon Rice Cups</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/jodhpuri-kabuli-pulao/">Jodhpuri Kabuli Pulao – Rajasthani Biryani</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/awadhi-layered-biryani/">Awadhi Layered Biryani</a></li>
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		<p>This Diwali, make your celebrations extra special with a royal centerpiece — <strong>Rajasthani Govind Gatta Layered Pulao</strong>. ✨ Soft besan gattas stuffed with a rich mawa and dry fruit filling, simmered in a velvety yogurt-based gravy, and layered with fragrant rice<strong>, </strong>elevate this festive dish into something truly regal.</p><p>Perfect as a <strong>vegetarian Diwali recipe</strong>, this layered pulao beautifully blends tradition with creativity and is a dish your family and friends will remember.</p>	</div>
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					Dinner, Main Course				</span>
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					festive, party				</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-servings-name">Servings</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-servings-23939">8</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-servings-unit"></span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-calories-name">Calories</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-calories">394</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit">kcal</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-author-name">Author</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author">Nidhi Bothra</span>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Gatta Dough:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cups</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2UIDnli" target="_blank">besan (gram or chickpea flour)</a></span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2-3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">yogurt</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ghee</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, up to 2 tbsp, as needed</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2UuxknN" target="_blank">turmeric powder</a></span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">carom seeds (ajwain)</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Cd0a1v" target="_blank">red chili powder</a></span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">coriander seeds</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, crushed</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">fennel seeds (saunf)</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, crushed</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">pinch</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Sxt416" target="_blank">asafoetida powder (hing)</a></span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, to taste</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">water</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, as needed to form a semi-firm dough</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">mawa</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, or grated paneer</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">mixed nuts</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped (I used almonds, cashews, pistachios)</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">raisins</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, or figs, finely chopped</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cilantro</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">pinch</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">pinch</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">black pepper</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ghee</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, or oil</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cumin seeds</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">bay leaves</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">inch</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cinnamon sticks</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cloves</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">black cardamom</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ginger garlic green chili paste</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">medium</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">onions</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, boiled and blended to a paste</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">medium</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">tomatoes</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, pureed</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">peas</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, blanched</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">carrots</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, chopped and blanched</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cups</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">beaten yogurt</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2UuxknN" target="_blank">turmeric powder</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2ryYmcS" target="_blank">coriander powder</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Cd0a1v" target="_blank">red chili powder</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, to taste</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2QSV4zt" target="_blank">garam masala</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2BG3W1D" target="_blank">kasoori methi</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">milk</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">sugar</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">water</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, reserved from boiling gattas, use as needed</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
		</div>
	 		<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Rice:</div>
						<ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cups</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">rice</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, soaked for 20 mins</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ghee</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">bay leaves</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">inch</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cinnamon sticks</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">green cardamoms</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">black cardamom</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cloves</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">inch</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">mace (javitri)</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">star anise</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">6</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cups</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">water</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
		</div>
	 		<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Saffron-Kewra Milk:</div>
						<ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">8-10</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">strands</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">saffron</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">kewra water</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">milk</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
		</div>
	 		<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Layering:</div>
						<ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">beetroot</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, shredded</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cilantro</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">mint leaves</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, torn</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">fried onions (birista)</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
		</div>
	 		<div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Garnish:</div>
						<ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">mixed nuts</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">pomegranate seeds</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">dried rose petals</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
		</div>
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			<div class="wprm-recipe-instructions-container">
		<div class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header">Instructions</div>
				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Prepare the Rice:</div>
						<ol class="wprm-recipe-instructions">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Prepare rice by adding soaked rice (soak it for 20 mins) to boiling water with all the‬ whole spices (in a spice bag), and salt. Let it cook. When rice is done, drain the water,‬ discard all the whole spice and keep it aside. Make sure that the rice is just done and‬ not too mushy.‬</p></div>
														</li>
							</ol>
		</div>
				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Prepare the Filling:</div>
						<ol class="wprm-recipe-instructions">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Mix together mawa or paneer, nuts, raisins/figs, salt, black pepper, and cilantro. Roll into small balls and keep aside.</p></div>
														</li>
							</ol>
		</div>
				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Prepare the Gattas:</div>
						<ol class="wprm-recipe-instructions">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Combine besan, yogurt, ghee, all the spices, and salt. Add water gradually to make a semi-firm dough.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Take small portions of the dough, flatten slightly, and place a ball of stuffing inside. Seal carefully and roll into smooth balls.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Boil the stuffed gattas in salted water until cooked. Save 1 cup of the cooking water.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Keep 3 gattas aside, to slice in half later for garnish.</p></div>
														</li>
							</ol>
		</div>
				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Make the Gravy:</div>
						<ol class="wprm-recipe-instructions">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Heat ghee/oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, black cardamom, and ginger-garlic-green chili paste.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Add boiled onion paste and sauté until aromatic.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Stir in tomato puree. </p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, salt and sugar. Cook for a couple of minutes.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Pour in reserved gatta water (1/4 cup or as needed) to adjust consistency. Cook covered until oil separates.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Reduce flame and whisk in yogurt gradually, stirring continuously.</div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Add garam masala and kasoori methi. Cook covered for 8-10 minutes until the oil separates.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Gently fold in your gattas and blanched veggies (carrots and peas), add milk and let them cook covered in the gravy for 10-15 minutes. If needed, add the reserved gatta water to adjust consistency. Your gatta curry is ready.</p></div>
														</li>
							</ol>
		</div>
				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Layer the Pulao:</div>
						<ol class="wprm-recipe-instructions">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>In a serving dish, spread 1/3 of the cooked rice. Sprinkle beets, mint, cilantro and fried onions. Spoon over the gatta gravy.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Then add another layer of rice with all the garnishes. </p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Then sprinkle 2 tsp of saffron-kewra milk and add a layer of gatta gravy.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Add the final rice layer.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Slice the 3 reserved gattas into halves and place them on top for a festive finish.</div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Sprinkle 2 tsp of saffron-kewra milk, and all the garnishes</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Finish it off with pomegranate, mixed nuts, rose petals and ghee and your Layered Govind Gatta Pulao is ready!</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Warm up in a microwave or oven before serving.</p></div>
														</li>
							</ol>
		</div>
			</div>
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		<h3 class="wprm-recipe-header">Recipe Video</h3>
		<iframe title="✨ Rajasthani Govind Gatta Layered Pulao | Festive Diwali Recipe ✨" width="563" height="1000" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZKlUmmiq58M?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>	</div>
			<div class="wprm-recipe-notes-container">
		<div class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header">Recipe Notes</div>
		<ul>
<li>If the stuffing for your gattas feels too dry, add 1 tsp milk to bring it together.</li>
<li>Always whisk yogurt well before adding to the gravy to avoid curdling.</li>
<li>Use reserved gatta water in the gravy for added flavor.</li>
<li>Assemble the layering just before serving so the rice stays fluffy and aromatic.</li>
</ul>
	</div>
		<div id="recipe-23939-nutrition" class="wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container"><div class="wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-label" style="text-align: left;"><div class="wprm-nutrition-label" style="background-color: #ffffff;color: #000000;">
	<div class="nutrition-title">Nutrition Facts</div>
	<div class="nutrition-recipe">Rajasthani Govind Gatta Layered Pulao</div>
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	<div class="nutrition-serving">
					Amount Per Serving						</div>
	<div class="nutrition-item">
		<span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calories</strong> 394</span>
				<span class="nutrition-percentage">Calories from Fat 117</span>
			</div>
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	<div class="nutrition-item">
		<span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>% Daily Value*</strong></span>
	</div>
	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-fat"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Fat</strong> 13g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>20%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-saturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Saturated Fat 7g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>44%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-trans_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Trans Fat 0.03g</span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-polyunsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Polyunsaturated Fat 1g</span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-monounsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Monounsaturated Fat 4g</span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-cholesterol"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Cholesterol</strong> 29mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>10%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-sodium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Sodium</strong> 384mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>17%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-potassium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Potassium</strong> 474mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>14%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-carbohydrates"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Carbohydrates</strong> 58g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>19%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-fiber"><span class="nutrition-sub">Fiber 4g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>17%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-sugar"><span class="nutrition-sub">Sugar 8g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>9%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-protein"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Protein</strong> 11g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>22%</strong></span></div>			<div class="nutrition-line nutrition-line-big"></div>
	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_a"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin A</strong> 1868IU</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>37%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_c"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin C</strong> 12mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>15%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-calcium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calcium</strong> 198mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>20%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-iron"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Iron</strong> 2mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>11%</strong></span></div>		<div class="nutrition-warning">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.</div>
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Rajasthani Govind Gatta Layered Pulao
