Jhunka is a dish prepared in Maharashtra, Goa and North Karnataka . It is also known by the name of pitla. Its prepared using  gram flour (besan) mixed with water to form a stiff paste. It is then sauteed in oil with other ingredients and served with roti or bhakri.

Preperation time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 10 mins

INGREDIENTS:

• Gram flour/ besan: 1 cup
• Onion: 1 finely chopped
• Green chillies: 1 or 2 chopped
• Coriander leaves: few chopped
• Ginger : 1 small piece crushed
• Garlic: 4 to 5 cloves crushed
• Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
• Hing powder: a pinch
• Curry leaves: few
• Salt: for taste
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp

PREPARATION:

• In a bowl mix together besan, red chilli powder , turmeric powder and coriander leaves and water. Give it a mix.
• Heat oil in a kadai, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry leaves, let it splutter.
• Add green chillies and crushed ginger garlic and saute for a minute.
• Add onions and saute till it turns golden brown.
• Now add the besan mix to this and toss well.
• Add little water if you think the mixture has become too thick bcoz it will become thick once it cools down.
• Cook for 2 to 3 mins and garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve with roti or bhakri.