Pithla is a traditional Maharashtrian Curry made up of Besan (gram flour) and onions. Pithla is a vegan and gluten-free dish and is popularly served with Bhakri (flatbread) along with thecha (green chilli chutney) and raw onion.
Pithla is an authentic Maharashtrian dish from the west coast region of India. Making pithla is super easy and it gets ready in under 20 minutes. It is a staple food of Maharashtra and every household has its own unique way of making this recipe. It is mostly served with plain rice, chapati, roti, or bhakri.
This is such an easy and versatile recipe, that you can tweak it according to your taste buds. The traditional pithla is made using lots of finely chopped onions that are sauteed in oil and then the paste of besan (chickpea flour) is added and cooked on high flame. Using only two basic ingredients this pithla is regarded as one of the most loved comfort food all across Maharashtra.
There are numerous ways of making this pithla. You may add finely chopped onions and coarsely crushed garlic pods in the tempering that enhances the taste of this dish. Normally at home, we make pithla with only finely chopped onions and lots of fresh coriander leaves (cilantro).
It’s a great dish to make when you run out of vegetables and want to enjoy a nice comfy meal.
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