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Laal Tikhatache Paatal Pithale

This is a lip-smacking Maharashtrian recipe, very basic and rustic. It forms a part of the staple diet of an average agrarian Maharashtrian household. My family just loves this dish and it is really a soul satisfying one. As it is easy to prepare and requires minimum ingredients and tastes so delicious, it is famous amongst all Non Maharshtrians too. Laal Tikhatache Paatal Pithale tastes good with almost anything and serves as a perfect accompaniment with Jowar (Sorghum) Roti and rice.

Ingredients

Besan (Gram Flour) – 2 cups

Onion – 1 large

Garlic – 14-16 cloves

Red Chilly Powder – 1 teaspoon

Oil – 3-4 tablespoons

Mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon

Asafoetida – 1 pinch

Salt – As per taste

Water – Approximately 1 litre

Chopped coriander leaves (optional) – 2 tablespoons

Method

Heat oil in a Kadahi and add asafoetida and mustard seeds, allow mustard seeds to splutter and then, add chopped onion. Fry for about 4-5 mins till it turns light brown, then add crushed garlic and give a good stir. Add red chilly powder and salt and stir for few moments and add water. Bring the water to boil and add gram flour, little quantity at a time and keep stirring continuously. Once all gram flour is added, stir well and cover and allow to cook for about ten minutes on medium flame. Stir occasionally, once you see oil separating, remove from fire. Add coriander leaves and serve hot topped with ghee accompanied by jowar roti and rice.

Note – Preparation and cooking time is about half hour to 40 minutes. This quantity is sufficient for 4 persons.