METHI PITLA

Besan is a derivative of Chana Dal and hence a protein source.

Pitla and Jowar Bhakri are Maharashtrian staple food. This pitla is flavoured with methi.


Cooking Time : 10 min.
Preparation Time : 10 min.
Serves 4.


Ingredients

1 cup gram flour (besan) (note that 1 teacup = ¾ cup)
1 cup chopped methi bhaji (fenugreek leaves)
1 onion, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
2 pinches asafoetida
1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
3 tablespoons oil
salt to taste

Method


1. Mix the gram flour in 2 cups of water.

2. Heat the oil in a tava and fry the onion for a while.

3. Add the methi, green chillies and asafoetida and fry again for a while.

4. Pour the gram flour mixture, add the chilli and turmeric powders and salt and cook on a low flame for a few minutes while stirring continuously.

Serve hot with jowar roti, garlic chutney and onion.

Source : Tava Cooking by Tarla Dalal