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BESAN PITHLA Recipe

Recipe By Hema Shet

Pithla - Bhakri is a staple food of rural Maharashtra & North Karnataka. Besan Pithla is cooked mainly with onions and gram flour, it is also popularly known as Kanda Besan. An easy and quick recipe, which goes fantastic with any bhakari of your choice. Spicy pithla with bhakri is a popular dish in most roadside eateries in Mumbai called the 'Zunka Bhakar centres'.

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Ingredients for BESAN PITHLA Recipe

  • 0.38 Tbsp Oil
  • 1/4 Tsp Mustard seeds
  • 0.13 Tsp Cumin seeds
  • 0.06 Tsp Hing
  • Sprig Curry leaves
  • 1/4 Pieces Onion
  • 1/4 Tbsps Crushed garlic
  • 1/4 Tsp Green Chillies
  • 0.13 Tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/4 Cup Besan
  • As Required Water
  • As Required Salt
  • As Required Finely chopped Coriander leaves

Directions: Besan Pithla Recipe

  • STEP 1.Take a kadai with oil in it, add mustard seeds and let them pop up.
  • STEP 2.· Now add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • STEP 3.· Add hing, curry leaves and onion. Now add curry leaves and finely chopped onion. Mix well and fry until onion gets light golden color.
  • STEP 4.· Till the onions are getting fried add besan into a bowl and add water. Mix well to make paste. No lumps of besan should be formed. Keep this aside.
  • STEP 5.· When onion begins to turn light golden add crushed garlic-green chili, turmeric powder and mix well.
  • STEP 6.· Add the besan mixture, salt and mix well. • Cook on medium heat stirring continuously until it thickens up a little.
  • STEP 7.· Cover and cook on medium heat for about 7-8 minutes. Turn off the gas stove.
  • STEP 8.· Finally garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
  • STEP 9.· Besan pithale is ready to be served with Rice bhakri or Jowar bhakri or mixed bhakri of your choice.
Nutrition
value
204
calories per serving
8 g Fat9 g Protein23 g Carbs5 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    8g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Carbs
    23g
  • Fiber
    5g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    23g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Fiber
    5g

Fats

  • Fat
    8g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    28mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    2mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    168mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    1mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    70mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    135mg
  • Selenium
    4mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
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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