By Radhika Radhakrishnan
Pithla (besan sabzi)
13 steps
Prep:10minCook:15min
Pithla is a Maharashtrian recipe made with gram flour (besan), garlic, green chilies, onions, coriander leaves, and mild spices.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:42:08 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
22
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories291.5 kcal (15%)
Total Fat9.5 g (14%)
Carbs40.3 g (16%)
Sugars5.1 g (6%)
Protein13.8 g (28%)
Sodium403.3 mg (20%)
Fiber5.5 g (20%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Ingredients needed
Step 2
Heat a pan on medium flame, and add oil, mustard seeds and hing.
Hing
black mustard seeds1 tsp
cooking oil1 TbspStep 3
Once the mustard seeds begin to crackle, add finely chopped garlic and fry till the garlic becomes slightly golden brown.
garlic3 clovesStep 4
Add onions chopped lengthwise, and finely chopped green chillies, and fry well.
green chillies3 
Onion1 Step 5
Once the rawness of the onion goes away, add haldi.
Haldi½ tspStep 6
Mix well and fry.
Step 7
Add besan and salt and mix properly.
besan1 cup
saltStep 8
Fry well, taking care that lumps are not formed.
Step 9
Add water (as per desired consistency) and mix.
water3 cupsStep 10
Optional: Add red chilli powder for a hint of spice.
red chilli powder½ tspStep 11
Add corriander to garnish, as per taste. Cover with a lid and let it cook for 5-10 mins. Keep stirring in between.
corrianderStep 12
After around 10 mins, the pithla is cooked.
Step 13
Serve hot with roti and garlic chutney.
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Go-to
Under 30 minutes
