Name: Maharastrian Pithala Bhakari / Bengalgram flour tempered dip recipe by Divya Jain at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Bengal gram flour 1/4 cup; Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp; Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp; Asafetida pinch; Garlic cloves 1-2 crushed; Turmeric powder little more than 1/4 tsp; Curry leaves 8-10; Onion 1 finely chopped; Green chilli 1-2 finely chopped; Coriander leaves 2 tbsp finely chopped; Ghee 2 tbsp; Water 2 cups; Salt to taste

ABOUT Maharastrian Pithala Bhakari / Bengalgram flour tempered dip RECIPE

Really quick, easy and savior dish which can be prepared with always handy in kitchen ingredients. It is authentically eaten popping hot with thin jowar bhakari/rotis.

Ingredients Serving: 2

Bengal gram flour 1/4 cup
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp
Asafetida pinch
Garlic cloves 1-2 crushed
Turmeric powder little more than 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves 8-10
Onion 1 finely chopped
Green chilli 1-2 finely chopped
Coriander leaves 2 tbsp finely chopped
Ghee 2 tbsp
Water 2 cups
Salt to taste

Instructions

Mix besan with 1 cup water nicely, so that their should be no lumps.
Heat Ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds, hing and cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
Add crushed garlic,curry leaves, turmeric powder and onions. Saute till translucent.
Add half of chopped coriander and saute for half a minute.
Add salt and remaining water. Let them boil.
Pour in besan mix and keep stirring till the mixture thickens and turns little translucent.
Switch off the flame and serve hot with roti or rice.

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