Pithale - Marathi Recipe

Introduction

Pithale is a traditional Maharashtrian recipe. It is an easy and quick recipe. You can make it within few minutes
and it tastes just awesome. It is a saviour if you have surprise guests. Do try this easy and simple recipe and
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Ingredients

2 tbsp Oil
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
A pinch of Hing
8~10 Curry leaves
1 cup Besan
Garlic-Green chili paste (8-10 Garlic cloves & 4-5 Green chilies)
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Finely chopped Coriander leaves

Method

Heat up oil in a pan.

Add mustard seeds and let them pop up.
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add hing, curry leaves and onion.
Mix well and fry until onion gets light golden color.
Take besan into a bowl and add water.
Mix well to make paste. No lumps of besan should be formed.
When onion begins to turn light golden add garlic-green chili paste, turmeric powder and mix well.
Fry everything well for about a minute.
You can use chopped garlic and green chili if you want.
Add the besan mixture, salt and mix well.
Cook on medium heat stirring continuously until it thickens up a little.
Cover and cook on medium heat for about 7-8 minutes.
Add lot of coriander leaves and mix well.
Turn off the gas and pithale is already.
Pithale goes well with any bhakari or rice and side dish.