Maharashtra Pithla Bhakri Besan Curry Jowar Flatbread Duo

Method

1. 1

   Make pithla: whisk besan with 2.5 cups water until completely smooth with no lumps.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tbsp oil in a heavy pan. Add mustard seeds — pop.

3. 3

   Add asafoetida and curry leaves. Add finely chopped green chillies. Stir 20 seconds.

4. 4

   Pour the besan-water mixture into the pan while stirring continuously.

5. 5

   Cook on medium, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes until the pithla thickens to a flowing but coating consistency.

6. 6

   The stirring must not stop or lumps form.

7. 7

   Add turmeric, red chilli powder and goda masala.

8. 8

   Season with salt. Garnish with coriander.

9. 9

   Make bhakri: combine jowar flour and salt.

10. 10

    Add hot water gradually kneading with wet hands into a cohesive dough — jowar has no gluten so keep hands very wet.

11. 11

    Divide into 4 balls. Pat outward with wet palms on a wet surface to 14 to 15 cm rounds. Cook on a dry tawa on medium 3 minutes per side then finish directly over flame.