Grilled Steamed Buns

Humble peasant food, baati is common in Rajasthani kitchens in northwestern India. These are crusty buns, rather dry and mealy, that are meant to be broken apart and soused (and I mean it) in warm ghee. Baati is an accompaniment for many Rajasthani legume-based curries, including Five-Lentil Stew with Cumin and Cayenne, offering a crunchy but rich-tasting bed for the potent curry.