Pithala and Bhakri (पिठलं आणि भाकरी)

Vaishali Suhas
Vaishali Suhas @HealthisWealth
Bangalore , India

Pithala and Bhakri are traditional staple foods in Maharashtrian cuisine. Pithala is a besan/chickpea flour-based spicy, curry-style dip to be eaten with Bhakri, which is a millet flatbread. The combination is delightful and very healthy.
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Pithala and Bhakri (पिठलं आणि भाकरी)

Pithala and Bhakri are traditional staple foods in Maharashtrian cuisine. Pithala is a besan/chickpea flour-based spicy, curry-style dip to be eaten with Bhakri, which is a millet flatbread. The combination is delightful and very healthy.
#NVM #cookpadindia #maharashtrian #heritage #traditional #rustic #millet #besan #lunch #curry #flatbread #ironrich

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Ingredients

30 minutes
4 servings
  1. 1 cupBesan / chickpea flour
  2. 4 cupsMillet flour(jowar or Bajra)
  3. to taste Salt
  4. 2 tablespoonsCooking oil
  5. 1 tablespoonMustard seeds
  6. 1/2 tspAjwain / caraway seeds
  7. 2 smallChopped onions
  8. 2Green chillies chopped
  9. 1 tspGarlic paste
  10. 8Curry leaves
  11. 1/4 tspHing / asafoetida
  12. 1 tspTurmeric powder
  13. 1 tspChilli powder
  14. 1/2 tspGaram masala powder
  15. as neededWater
  16. 1 tablespoonChopped coriander leaves

Cooking Instructions

30 minutes
  1. 1

    To prepare the Pithala:
    First, make a paste of besan, salt, chilli powder, caraway seeds and turmeric powder. Whisk to a lump free batter.

  2. 2

    Then heat oil in an earthen or iron kadhai. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, garlic paste, hing and saute well.

  3. 3

    Then fry the onion till it turns pink. Then add the batter, quickly mix and keep cooking for the next 5 to 7 min. It will turn aromatic and shiney.

  4. 4

    Add salt, adjust seasoning taste and turn off heat. Garnish with coriander leaves. Pithala is ready

  5. 5

    To make Bhakri:
    Mix the sorghum flour with salt and boiling hot water in small quantities. Mix with a spoon. Cover for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Then knead well for 5 to 8 minutes till you have a soft and pliable dough. Make tennis ball-sized portions from the dough.

  7. 7

    Then heat an iron skillet. Press the dough balls on a wooden platform sprinkled with millet flour. Make it into a round disc by pressing with your hand.

  8. 8

    Place it on hot skillet. Dip a small ball of cloth in water and gently wipe the top of the disc or Bhakri with this cloth to allow proper cooking.

  9. 9

    Turn it over when base is cooked. Cook the top for 1 minute. Then roast on fire till it puffs up from both sides. Use tongs to hold.

  10. 10

    Serve immediately with Pithala, butter, onions, green chillies and garlic chutney. Yummy 😋😋

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Hello and welcome to my collection of healthy , tasty and easy recipes. I am Vaishali Suhas, from Nagpur, India. A Diet coach, Wellness and Nutrition Expert, and a Food Technologist. I am also a proud Cookpad author, Home chef, Baker and Vegetarian / Vegan recipe developer. Follow me on my page on Instagram@vaishubakesYouTube https://youtube.com/@NutritionwithVaishali?si=YorzPAvED9UV3VyZFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063908260991&mibextid=2JQ9oc
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