Pithla is made from besan/ chana / chickpea flour and
tastes best when eaten with bhakri which is prepared using Jowar / Bajra or
Rice flour. Pithla Bhakri is considered to be the comfort meal by
Maharashtrians. It is also called a Farmer’s meal or Poor man’s meal in
Maharashtra which has become highly popular now a days. During the monsoons we
often enjoy this simple food at home and it tastes heavenly when served hot.
Pithla is traditional Maharashtrian food and it’s very famous. It is mostly
eaten with bhakri along with thecha and is cooked till it reaches a semi solid
form. Like me it has now become favourite in many households in Maharashtra
and is considered the must have food especially in monsoons. So do try this
rainy season and share your suggestions or comments if any below in the comment
box.
INGREDIENTS:
1
Cup Chana Flour / Besan Atta / Chickpea Flour
1
tablespoon Mix Masala [optional]
2
Onions, chopped
Salt
as needed
1
tablespoon Ginger-Garlic- Green Chilli Paste
½
teaspoon Cumin Seeds
¼
teaspoon Turmeric Powder
Water
1 tablespoon oil
Chopped
Coriander
A
pinch of Asafoetida
METHOD:
STEP
1 – Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
STEP
2 – Add asafoetida, green paste in it followed by chopped onions and give a nice stir and
cook well until the raw smell vanish.
STEP
3 – In a small bowl, add flour and water and mix well. While mixing, be careful
to leave no lumps. [ stir it continuously to ensure the flour doesn’t stick to
the bottom of bowl]
STEP
4 – To the onion, add turmeric powder, other spice powders and some chopped coriander. Mix it.
STEP
5 – Now add the flour mixture into the seasoning and give a nice stir.
STEP
6 – Remove the lid, stir it once and season it with salt and again mix well and
cook for 1-2 minute.
STEP
7 – Add chopped coriander and switch off the heat. Pithla is ready to serve.
Serve
it hot with Jowar/ Bajra/ Rice Bhakri or Chapati or plain steamed rice and
enjoy.
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