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Prepare the batter
In a bowl add the 1-1/2 cups of water slowly to besan to make a smooth batter (batter should be the consistency of pancake batter or dosa batter).
- Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories215.9 kcal
- Carbs22.2 g (88.8 kcal)
- Protein8.7 g (34.8 kcal)
- Fats10.2 g (92.2 kcal)
Pitla recipe
Pitla is a good source of protein, dietary fiber, potassium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, thiamin, and an excellent source of copper, folate, and vitamin E. HINT: It helps in the production of red blood cells and strengthens muscles.
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
Coriander leaves
1 Table Spoon
Asafoetida
1 Grams
Cumin seeds
0.5 Tea Spoon
Turmeric powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Mustard seeds
0.5 Tea Spoon
Rice bran oil
2 Table Spoon
Salt
0.5 Tea Spoon
Water
200 Milliliter
Red chilli powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Besan
150 Grams
Instructions
1
2
Prepare the tempering
Heat a Kadai on medium flame, add oil. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, asafetida, turmeric, and chili powder to oil, stir and turn off the heat.
3
Simmer the besan
Add the besan batter and open the heat to medium heat. Keep whipping the batter and the batter will start thickening. Add salt and keep adding the water slowly and keep mixing by adding water. After pithla comes to boil besan will start splattering. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and let it simmer for about 5 to 8 minutes.
4
Serve it
When it is thick, add chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with rotis.
Nutrition Label
Pitla
- Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
- Calories215.9 kcal
- Carbs22.2 g
- Fiber4.7 g
- Sugar4.0 g
- Protein8.7 g
- Fat10.2 g
- Saturated fat1.7 g
- Mono unsaturated fat3.6 g
- Poly unsaturated fat3.8 g
- Cholesterol0.0 mg
- Sodium266.6 mg
Glycemic Index
30 Low
Low glycemic impact due to fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.
How to flatten the spike
- Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
- The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes
Compare & Substitute
| Nutrient | Pitla | Aluchya vadya | Arbi Fry | Chamadumu Vepudu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215.9 kcal | 130.6 kcal | 130.6 kcal | 130.6 kcal |
| Carbs | 22.2 g | 16.5 g | 16.5 g | 16.5 g |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 3.5 g | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 10.2 g | 5.6 g | 5.6 g | 5.6 g |
| Fiber | 4.7 g | 3.9 g | 3.9 g | 3.9 g |
| Sugar | 4 g | 0.8 g | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 266.6 mg | 327.9 mg | 327.9 mg | 327.9 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
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