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Maharashtrian Kairi che Pithla

Shubham Nimbalkar
Do try making Kairiche Pithla (Raw Mango Pithla), which is prepared quickly with minimal ingredients. Everyone at home will love eating it.
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Bhaaji
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Oil
  • 5 tbsp Besan (Gram Flour)
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • Curry Leaves
  • A Pinch Hing (Asafetida)
  • 1 medium-sized Onion chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Garlic Cloves Paste
  • 3 tbsp Raw Mango Grated
  • Water
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander Leaves
  • Roasted and crushed peanuts (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and hing.
  • Add chopped onion and saute until golden brown.
  • Add turmeric powder, green chilli-garlic paste, and ginger (if using). Saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Add grated raw mango and saute well.
  • Add water and mix well. Adjust the quantity of water according to the desired consistency.
  • Add salt to taste and coriander. Optional (You can also add crushed roasted peanuts at this stage.) Bring it to a boil.
  • In a separate bowl, mix besan with water to form a smooth paste without lumps.
  • Slowly add the besan mixture to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until the pithla thickens. Adjust consistency by adding more water if needed.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer until the pithla is cooked through.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with bhakri or roti.

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Keyword indian cuisine