5 from 21 votes
Pithla
Pithla is a traditional Indian dish made from gram flour cooked in water with a tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, garlic, and onions. It has a stew-like texture that can be adjusted to be either thick or more fluid, making it versatile for serving alongside roti, bhakri, or rice. The subtle heat from green chilies and the aroma of asafoetida and turmeric create a comforting, mildly spiced dish enhanced by fresh cilantro garnish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories:
173 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup gram flour 2.5 oz sifted
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ⅛ teaspoon asafetida
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 2 tablespoons garlic finely minced
- 2 green chilies finely minced
- 1 yellow onion finely diced, medium
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Add gram flour and salt to a mixing bowl and slowly add water whisking well to make a smooth batter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and once they start popping add cumin seeds, asafoetida and turmeric.
- Add garlic, green chilies and mix well. Add onion and give a quick stir. Close covered for 4 to 5 minutes or until the onion turns translucent and soft.
- Lower the heat and slowly pour the gram flour batter to the skillet mixing constantly. Keep mixing to avoid any lumps.
- Once the batter is mixed in smoothly cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with roti or bhakri and rice
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Ensure gram flour is sifted for a smooth batter and measure accurately for proper thickness.
- Adjust water quantity to customize between stew-like consistency or a thinner sauce to suit your serving choice.
- Onions are optional but contribute additional texture and flavor when included.
- Fresh green chilies can be replaced with red chili powder, adjusting spice to taste.
- Use finely diced green scallions as a garnish or cook the white parts as an alternative to onions for slight flavor variation.
Nutrition Information
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Sodium
106mg
(4%)
Potassium
323mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
84IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 84IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.