Pitla
Time to cook
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
2
A flavorful and creamy Maharashtrian gram flour stew eaten with bhakri or rice is seasoned with turmeric and green chilies while being cooked with onions, garlic, and an earthy mixture of mustard and cumin spices.
Ingredients
Besan
1 cup
Water
1.5 cup
Cold Pressed Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Fresh Garlic
1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds
0.5 tsp
Picador Chillies
1 Tbsp
Curry Leaves
4 leaf
Onion Raw
0.5 cup
Turmeric
0.25 Tsp
Coriander Leaves
2 Tbsp
Salt
1 pinch
Step-by-step instructions to cook
Prep
In a deep bowl, combine besan and water; .
Set aside for later use.
Cooking
Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds on medium flame.
Add cumin seeds (jeera) and curry leaves, sauté for another 30 seconds.
Add green chillies and onions, and sauté for 1 minute.
Mix besan-water mixture, turmeric, coriander, and salt.
Cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Cover with a lid, cook for an additional 1 minute and serve immediately.
Nutrition information
(per serving)
Carbs
15.2
Proteins
5.6
Fats
6.1
Fiber
2.9
139
kcal
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