Pithla Bhakri is called as a farmer's meal in Maharashtra. Pithla is made from Besan and it tastes best with Bhakri.
So here is the authentic Maharashtrian recipe of Pithla. Very simple & very quick to make.
Ingredients:
4 - 5 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 Medium onion, chopped
2 Tablespoon green chili, ginger, garlic paste (4 - 5 green chilies + 1 inch piece of ginger + 4 Garlic cloves)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 Cup besan (gram flour)
1 Tablespoon Kolhapuri masala (Substitute = 1/2 Tablespoon red chili powder + 1/4 Tablespoon Garam masala)
Fresh coriander, chopped
Salt as per your taste
Water as per your need
Method:
Add Besan and Kolhapuri masala, mix well. Add water as per your need and make a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, onion, green chili paste, onion and turmeric.
Saute onion until it turns brown.
Add the besan paste on it. Stir it continuously. Make sure there are no lumps. When mixture becomes little thick, cover the pan and cook it for 4 - 5 minutes on medium heat. Pithla is ready!
Sprinkle some fresh coriander.
Serve it hot with Bhakri.
Tips:
You can adjust your spices according to your taste.
You can adjust the water consistency as per your requirement.
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