Pithla (besan sabzi)

Pithla is a Maharashtrian recipe made with gram flour (besan), garlic, green chilies, onions, coriander leaves, and mild spices.

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Step 1

Ingredients needed

Step 2

Heat a pan on medium flame, and add oil, mustard seeds and hing.

Step 3

Once the mustard seeds begin to crackle, add finely chopped garlic and fry till the garlic becomes slightly golden brown.

Step 4

Add onions chopped lengthwise, and finely chopped green chillies, and fry well.

Step 5

Once the rawness of the onion goes away, add haldi.

Step 6

Mix well and fry.

Step 7

Add besan and salt and mix properly.

Step 8

Fry well, taking care that lumps are not formed.

Step 9

Add water (as per desired consistency) and mix.

Step 10

Optional: Add red chilli powder for a hint of spice.

Step 11

Add corriander to garnish, as per taste. Cover with a lid and let it cook for 5-10 mins. Keep stirring in between.

Step 12

After around 10 mins, the pithla is cooked.

Step 13

Serve hot with roti and garlic chutney.