Traditional Recipe of Maharashtra: Pithla Bhakri | Pithla Recipe | How to Make Pithla | Pithla Bhakri Recipe | Maharashtrian Pithla | Besan Curry Pithla |

 

Traditional Recipe of Maharashtra: Pithla Bhakri | Pithla Recipe | How to Make Pithla | Pithla Bhakri Recipe | Maharashtrian Pithla | Besan Curry Pithla | When you're at a loss for what to make for lunch or dinner, try this recipe and make a delicious gram flour curry in just 10 minutes. In Maharashtra, it's called Pithla. It's often eaten with millet roti. You can also pair it with roti, rice, or paratha. So, let's learn this easy recipe for Gram Flour Sabji/Pithla.

Ingredients:

1 cup gram flour

1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped

1 medium-sized tomato, finely chopped

2-3 green chilies

3-4 garlic cloves

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

A pinch of asafoetida

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

Salt to taste

2 tablespoons oil

Chopped coriander leaves

Water as needed

Besan ki Sabji/ Pithla

Instructions:

First, heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and asafoetida and let them crackle. Then add garlic or green chilies and lightly fry.

Now add chopped onions and fry until translucent.

Next, add chopped tomatoes and cover and cook for 2 minutes until softened.

Now, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt to taste, or a cup of water to one cup of gram flour and whisk well. Be sure to avoid lumps.

Now, pour this mixture into a pan and cook over low heat until thickened. This will take 5-7 minutes.

Now, Traditional Maharashtrian-style Pitla is ready to serve. Serve it with hot millet roti and sprinkle a spoonful of raw oil and chopped onions on the Pitla.