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Pithla is a traditional maharashtrian dish made using chickpea flour or besan. Here is how to make Pithla Recipe.

There are some traditional recipes, that are very simple but has unique taste and texture to it.

This PITHLA recipe is one of them! A recipe that is mandatory to make in every Maharashtrian household with Bhakri, during Monsoons.

Because of its simplicity and delicious taste, it has become popular not only in Maharashtra but all over India.

Every household has its own way of making Pithla recipe, but here I am showing the authentic way of making this traditional Maharashtrian recipe.

You just need a few everyday ingredient from pantry to make this thick curry.

It has a yellow colour to it which will surely remind you of kadhi, but here we are not using yogurt and making this dish only with gram flour or besan.

It is also a great dish to make when you are out of vegetables or want to eat something different.

So the day you are in a mood to eat something tasty and light, make Pithla recipe and serve it with Bhakri.

Here is the recipe of Pithla.

Also try some other traditional Maharashtrian recipes from the blog – Maharashtrian Misal Pav, Bharli Vangi, Shengdana Amti, Puran Poli and Maharashtrian Masale Bhat.

What is Pithla?

Pithla is a traditional Maharashtrian recipe that is made with gram flour or as we call it, Besan.

The gram flour is cooked along with garlic, green chillies, curry leaves, onions, coriander leaves and spices.

While Pithla has a runny texture to it, there is also a dry version which is called as Zunka.

You can also add in other ingredients such as Palak to make Palak Pithla or curd to make Dahi Pithla.

What to serve with Pithla?

Traditionally, Pithla is served along with Thecha and Bhakri, which is made with jowar or rice flour.

But you can also serve it along with Chapati, Tawa Paratha, Steamed Rice or Jeera Rice.

Pithla Bhakri Thali is very popular in Maharashtra and it consist of Pithla, Jowar or Bajra Bhakri, Gavar ki Sabji and Thecha.

How to make Pithla Step By Step

Sieve the besan.

Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder and mix well.

Add 1 cup water and mix to make a lump free batter.

Heat oil in a pan. Add hing, mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.

Add garlic green chilli paste and curry leaves and fry for a minute.

Now add fresh coriander and onions and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the besan mixture slowly and keep mixing while adding.

Add the remaining water and salt and make sure there are no lumps.

Cover the pan and cook pithla on low heat for 8-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Pithla Recipe

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Pithla Recipe

Pithla is a traditional maharashtrian dish made using chickpea flour or besan. Here is how to make Pithla Recipe.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 193 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 1 cup Besan
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1 cup Water plus 1 cup
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/4 tsp Hing
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Garlic Green Chilli Paste
• 8-10 Curry Leaves
• 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves chopped
• 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves chopped
• 1/2 cup Onion chopped
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Sieve the besan.

2. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder and mix well.

3. Add 1 cup water and mix to make a lump free batter.

4. Heat oil in a pan.

5. Add hing, mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.

6. Add garlic green chilli paste and curry leaves and fry for a minute.

7. Now add fresh coriander and onions and cook for 2-3 minutes.

8. Add the besan mixture slowly and keep mixing while adding.

9. Make sure there are no lumps.

10. Add the remaining water, salt and mix well.

11. Cover the pan and cook pithla on low heat for 8-10 minutes.

12. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Recipe Notes

Add more water if you like your pithla thinner.

The besan water mixture should be lump free.

Keep stirring while making the pithla.

You can add some curd in the besan mixture to make dahi pithla.

Add greens like methi or palak to the pithla if you want.

Nutrition Facts

Pithla Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Sodium 33mg1%

Potassium 350mg10%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 263IU5%

Vitamin C 50mg61%

Calcium 45mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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