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Pithla

Posted by Kshitij on August 14, 2007

Serves: 4 Time: 20mins approx.
Ingredients
  • 4-5 tbsp Besan Gram flour (Besan).
  • 600ml Water.
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds.
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds.
  • 4 Green Chillies. (Finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic. (Finely chopped)
  • 1 inch Ginger. (Finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Coriander leaves. (Finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Oil.
  • Salt. (As per taste)
  • Procedure
    1. Mix besan and water thoroughly to make a lump free mixture.
    2. Grind chillies, ginger and garlic to make a paste.
    3. Heat oil in a kadhai. (On a medium flame)
    4. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Wait for the musturd seeds to sputter.
    5. Then add the ginger-garlic-chili paste and fry for a min.
    5. Now add the besan mixture and stir well.
    6. Add salt as required. Add some water to get the desired consistency.
    7. Keep stirring at regular intervals to avoid formation of lumps.
    9. Cook for 10-15 mins. (On medium flame)
    10. Garnish with corriander and serve hot with chapati, roti or rice.

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