पिठले

Ingredients
1 cup besan
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
1 tsp red chili powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 medium onion finely chopped
5-6 curry leaves
2 green chilies cut into large pieces
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
Salt to taste

Method:

1.  Heat 1 tbsp oil in a thick bottom vessel.
2.  Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds. Once they sputter, add hing, turmeric powder.
3.  Add curry leaves and green chili and fry for a few seconds.
4.  Add onions and sauté for 2-3 mins.
5.  Now add 3 cups of water and bring it to boil. Let it cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add salt to it as per taste.

6.  While that is happening mix besan, red chili powder, turmeric powder and cumin powder. Add ½ cup water and make a paste. Make sure there are no lumps.
7.  Bring the mixture back up to boil and add besan paste stirring continuously.
8.  Now let it cook covered on low flame for about 7-8 minutes. Keep mixing every couple of minutes to make sure it is not sticking to the bottom.
9.  Add fresh coriander and serve hot with rice, chapati or bhakri.