Chhutagi – Ladakhi Bow-Tie Pasta Stew
A traditional Ladakhi pasta stew made with handmade whole wheat bow-tie pasta simmered in a hearty spiced vegetable broth with tofu
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- Water as required
Stew Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 potato diced
- ½ cup green peas
- 1 cup spinach or cabbage
- 150 g tofu cubed
- Salt and pepper
- 4 cups vegetable stock
Instructions
- Step-by-Step Vegetarian Chhutagi Recipe
- 1: Prepare the Dough
- First, mix flour and salt. Then knead into a firm dough.
- Rest the Dough
- Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes.
- Why Resting Matters
- Resting relaxes gluten and improves texture.
- Roll Thin Dough
- Thin dough ensures even cooking.
- 2: Shape the Chhutagi
- Roll the dough and cut into squares. Then pinch the center to form bow-tie shapes.
- 3: Prepare the Stew Base
- Heat oil and sauté onions and garlic. Then add tomatoes and cook until soft.
- 4: Add Vegetables
- Add carrots, potatoes, and peas. Cook briefly.
- 5: Add Broth
- Pour vegetable stock and season. Let it simmer.
- 6: Add Tofu
- Add tofu cubes and cook gently.
- 7: Cook the Pasta
- Drop pasta into the stew and cook until soft.
- 8: Serve Hot
- Finally, serve the vegetarian chhutagi recipe warm in bowls.