Cauliflower Greens Pitla

by Tarla Dalal

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कॉलिफ्लॉवर ग्रीन्स् पीट्ल - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Cauliflower Greens Pitla in Hindi)

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Cauliflower greens have a crunchy texture and fresh flavour that lends itself very well to this unique pitla. While you might frequently prepare methi or plain besan pitla, adding iron-rich cauliflower greens to the preparation adds to the iron and vitamin C content of besan. Cauliflower Greens Pitla will surely make your skin glow by improving blood circulation. Serve it immediately with whole wheat bhakri.

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Cauliflower Greens Pitla recipe - How to make Cauliflower Greens Pitla

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 7 mins Total Time: 17 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped cauliflower greens
1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp lemon juice

For Serving
whole wheat bhakri

Method

Combine the besan and 3 cups of water in a deep bowl and whisk well till no lumps remain. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the cauliflower greens and garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.
Add the turmeric powder, salt, chilli powder and besan-water mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till the mixture thickens, while stirring continuously.
Add the lemon juice and mix well.
Serve immediately with whoe wheat bhakri.