methi pitla recipe |
Maharashtrian methi che pitla |
methi zunka | with 15 amazing pictures
Pitla is a
Maharashtrian bhaji made with gram flour (besan) and is made on day to day basis in Maharashtrian households. We have added little twist to
pithla by adding chopped fenugreek leaves (methi) and made a very delicious recipe that is
"Methi Pitla".The addition of fenugreek leaves gives an exciting twist to the otherwise traditional
Maharashtrian pitla.
Methi Pitla is quick and super easy to make. I remember as a kid, when we would run out of vegetables or when mom would be in a hurry she would make this super quick Maharashtrian sabzi
"methi pitla". When you cook the
methi pitla with a little more water it is called
methi zunka.
The procedure to make
Maharashtrian methi che pithla is very simple. The base of the recipe is besan, so firstly besan is mixed with required water and whisked properly making sure no lumps are left. Further, oil is heated in a non-stick pan and onions and garlic paste are added. Onions give a mouthfeel to the pithla. Once the onions are cooked methi leaves are added with chillies and asafoetida. Generally
methi pitla is made spicy but you can adjust the green chillies according to your preference. Lastly, besan water mixture, turmeric and red chilli powder are added. And mixed well. It is cooked together for 3-4 minutes while continuously stirring it, if you leave it unattended there are high chances of your
Maharashtrian methi che pithla getting burnt or it will stick to the bottom of the pan. So, to avoid that make sure you stir and whisk it continuously.
Spicy methi pitla with
chawal bhakri is the
comfort food for most Maharashtrian families and a popular dish in most roadside eateries in Mumbai called the “Zunka Bhakar centres”. When I was studying in Bombay, I remember eating at the Zunka Bhakar centres on many nights when we went to the town side.
Serve
Methi Pithla with
jowar bhakri and accompany it with onions and
red chill thecha.
Enjoy
methi pitla recipe |
Maharashtrian methi che pitla |
methi zunka | with step by step procedure and video below.