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Maharashtrian Pitla Recipe | Authentic Besan Pitla Video by Tarla Dalal
Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
5 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Makes
2.00 servings
Ingredients
For Maharashtrian Pitla
1 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp crushed garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
Method
For maharashtrian pitla
- To make maharashtrian pitla, combine the besan and 1½ cups of water in a deep bowl and whisk well. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the cumin seeds and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the green chillies and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the besan-water mixture, turmeric powder, coriander and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes ,while stirring continuously.
- Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Serve the maharashtrian pitla immediately.
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