Pithale (पिठले )

Here comes delicious, quick & easy to prepare food from Maharastra region! i.e. pithale!

Ingredients :

• Besan(gram flour ) – 5 spoons
• Onion – 1 finely chopped
• Green chilies – 4-5
• Curry leaves - 4
• Chopped coriander
• Mustered seeds
• Cumin Seeds
• Turmeric powder

Pithale

Preparation :

1.       Add some water to besan forming a smooth consistent batter without any lumps.

2.       Now, in a wok, heat some oil. Add cumin and mustered seeds and let them splutter. Add green chilies and curry leaves.

3.       Then add onion and saute till golden brown, add turmeric powder and saute for a while.

4.       Add 2 cups of water and let it come to boil.

5.       Now pour the besan mixture slowly in the boiling water. Make sure you are stirring continuously because besan tends to make chunks when hot.

6.       Keep it stirring for another 7-8 mins, or till you observe a silky texture of pithale.

7.       Strew  finely chopped coriander and serve hot with chapati, bhakari or hot rice.