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Bajrichi Bhakri aani Pithala (Maharashtrian Rustic Meal)

Name: How to cook Bajrichi Bhakri aani Pithala (Maharashtrian Rustic Meal) - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Vaishali Suhas

Bajrichi Bhakri aani Pithala (Maharashtrian Rustic Meal)

#GA4 #Week24 #Bajra #Bhakri #maharashtrian #meal Bajra Bhakri ( deliciously thick fire roasted pearl millet roti) with Pithala ( spicey gram flour curry) is a heavenly combination meal famous in Maharashtrian cuisine since ages. It is a staple in rural areas and has now found liking with millet loving foodies too. Bajra is an ancient millet which rich in almost all the nutrients and is gluten free. Pithala is a spicey gram flour curry , protein and calcium rich , eaten with Bhakri and makes a yummy combination with a chilli chutney called thecha, raw onions, and a glass of buttermilk. Enjoy!

Ingredient

Food ration :

4 servings

Cooking time :

30 minutes

1 cup

Bajra flour

1 cup

Whole wheat flour

to taste

Salt

1 tsp

Jaggery powder

1/2 tsp

Sesame seeds

1/4-1/2 cup

Hot water

1/4 cup

Besan/ gram flour

2 cups

Water

2 tsp

Chilli powder

1 tsp

Turmeric powder

1 tsp

Ajwain/Carom seeds

Chopped onion

Chopped green chillies

5-6

Curry leaves

Chopped garlic cloves

3 tsp

Chopped coriander leaves

1/2 tsp

Hing/asafoetdia

1 tsp

Cumin seeds

1 tsp

Mustard seeds

as needed

Water to mix batter

1 tablespoon

Cooking oil

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

For Bhakari: First, mix the Bajra flour and whole wheat flour in a bowl. Add salt, jaggery powder, Sesame seeds, and stir well. Add 2 tablespoons hot water slowly and combine well with a spoon.

* Step 2

Cover the bowl and keep for 10 minutes. Then mix to a firm dough by adding more water and keep covered for 10 minutes till Bhakri is prepared.

* Step 3

To make Bhakri, divide dough in medium sized portions. Roll them and dust with rice flour. Roll out to a medium thick disc with rolling pin or press on a plate with hands using more Bajra flour.

* Step 4

Then heat a tawa. Place Bhakri on tawa and smoothen the top by wiping it with water. Roast from base side. Then turn over. Roast the top side too. Then roast on flame till it puffs up. Remove and keep covered with cloth. Make all bhakris in same way.

* Step 5

* Step 6

For Pithala, first mix the gram flour with water to a thin slurry in a bowl. Add ajwain, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt, and combine till there are no lumps.

* Step 7

Then heat a pan. Add oil. When oil heats up, add Mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, hing and combine well. When seeds crackle, add onions and garlic. Fry well

* Step 8

Cook them till soft. Then add the gram flour mixture. Mix well. Adjust the spices. Cook while stirring till the mixture becomes thick and shiney. It may take 5 to 8 minutes.

* Step 9

Keep stirring continuously to avoid burning the base. Then sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and take off flame.

* Step 10

To serve, arrange Bhakris on a rustic plate. Serve the Pithala along in a bowl. Also serve spicey red chillies coarsely ground with cumin, salt and lemon called Thecha. Add some raw onions in the sides and your Bajrichi Bhakri and Pithala meal is ready! Enjoy!