Methi Pitla is a simple yet tasty Maharashtrian delicacy that can be rustled up in a jiffy to enrich your diet with iron, folic acid and zinc too. Zinc plays an important role in maintaining your immunity levels, and also lends a stunning glow to your skin. Just make sure you serve the Pitla immediately on preparation, as it becomes lumpy over time.
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Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
3/4 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
3/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
2 tsp oil
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
For Serving
whole wheat bhakris /chapatis
Method
- Combine the besan along with 2 cups of water in a deep bowl and whisk well till no lumps remain.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the garlic paste and the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the fenugreek leaves, green chillies and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared besan-water mixture, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Serve immediately with whole wheat bhakris or chapatis.
Nutrition Value
| Value per serving | % Daily Values | |
| Energy | 295 cal | 15% |
| Protein | 13.6 g | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 41.1 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 10.6 g | 42% |
| Fat | 8.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| VITAMINS | ||
| Vitamin A | 370.2 mcg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.3 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1.7 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) | 92.7 mcg | 46% |
| MINERALS | ||
| Calcium | 91.4 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 93.2 mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 220.1 mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 54.3 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 488 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg | 12% |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
