Maharashtrian Pithala Recipe

Recipe By Asmita Rupani
Pithala is a very famous Maharashtrian dish. This gram flour dish is as nutritious as it is tasty. Chickpea flour is used as the main ingredient to make Pithala which is very nutritious for the body. Apart from this, Dhecha (a paste of crushed green chillies and garlic) is also added to it to enhance its taste and aroma. Pithala is usually served with bhakhar in Maharashtra.
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Ingredients for Maharashtrian Pithala Recipe

  • 3 Pieces green chillies
  • 2.50 Pieces Cloves
  • As Required According to taste salt
  • 1/2 Cup gram flour (besan)
  • 0.13 Tsp Turmeric
  • As Required Salt
  • As Required Water
  • 1 Tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 Tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 Tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.13 Tsp Asafoetida
  • As Required Leaves curry
  • 0.13 Cup Chopped onion
  • 0.13 Cup Chopped green coriander

Directions: Maharashtrian Pithala Recipe

  • STEP 1.Grind garlic cloves, green chillies and salt to taste in a mixer jar.
  • STEP 2.Take chickpea flour in a bowl and add garlic chilli paste to it.
  • STEP 3.Add turmeric and salt to taste.
  • STEP 4.Add water as needed and stir continuously to prepare a thin batter without lumps.
  • STEP 5.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida.
  • STEP 6.Add Curry leaves and saute it.
  • STEP 7.Add chopped onion and saute until it becomes slightly transparent.
  • STEP 8.Now add the prepared gram flour batter to it. Mix well and cover and let it cook on low flame for two to three minutes
  • STEP 9.So its water will be absorbed and it will become a little thick
  • STEP 10.Add chopped green coriander and mix well and serve hot Pithala.
Nutrition
value
439
calories per serving
20 g Fat18 g Protein46 g Carbs11 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    20g
  • Protein
    18g
  • Carbs
    46g
  • Fiber
    11g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    46g
  • Protein
    18g
  • Fiber
    11g

Fats

  • Fat
    20g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    87mg
  • Iron
    6mg
  • Vitamin A
    849mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    351mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    10mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    163mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    277mg
  • Selenium
    9mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Asmita Rupani