Ajay Chopra's video: Pithla Bhakri Aur Thecha Chef Ajay Chopra

Subscribe to my channel here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjC5zJ25kXB0mwKxi4erOrg Pithla Bhakri Aur Thecha Portions serving: 5-6 Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 50 mins Ingredients: For Jowar Bhakri: Jowar flour 1 cup Rice flour ¼ cup Salt 1 tsp Warm water 1 cup For Pithla: Peanuts oil 1 tbsp Mustard seeds 1 tsp Jeera 1 tsp Thecha ½ tbsp Hing ½ tsp Curry leaves 5-10 pcs Onion chopped ⅔ cup Besan 1 cup Water as required Salt ½ tsp Turmeric powder ½ tsp For Thecha: Green chilli 15-20 pcs Garlic cloves 15-20 pcs Jeera 1 tsp Oil 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Method: Jowar Bhakri: 1. Prepare the Dough: Begin by taking a plate and combining jowar flour, rice flour, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly. 2. Knead the Dough: Gradually add warm water to the dry mixture while kneading to form a soft dough. Ensure all the ingredients are well incorporated, and the dough is smooth and pliable. 3. Shape the Bhakri: Take a portion of the dough and roll it into a ball. Dust it with some flour and flatten it into a thick, round bhakri using your palms. Repeat this process with the remaining dough portions. 4. Cook the Bhakri: Heat a pan over medium heat. Carefully place the bhakri on the hot pan. Splash some water on the bhakri and spread it evenly using your fingertips. Allow it to cook until the water evaporates. Then, flip the bhakri and cook the other side until golden brown spots appear. 5. Serve: Once cooked, remove the bhakri from the pan and serve hot. For making Thecha: 1. Dry Roast Ingredients: Heat an iron pan over medium heat. Add green chillies and garlic cloves to the pan. Dry roast them for 1-2 minutes until they become slightly charred and aromatic. 2. Cook with Spices: Add peanut oil, cumin seeds (jeera), and salt to the roasted green chillies and garlic. Cook for a minute to infuse the flavours. 3. Prepare the Paste: Transfer the roasted ingredients to a mortar and pestle. Pound them into a coarse paste. Alternatively, you can use a food processor for this step. 4. Finish: Once the ingredients are pounded, the thecha is ready to be served as a spicy accompaniment. Pithla: 1. Prepare Besan Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine besan (gram flour), turmeric powder, salt, and water. Whisk until you achieve a smooth, runny batter consistency. Set aside. 2. Tempering: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them crackle. 3. Add Ingredients: Once the seeds splutter, add the prepared thecha and sauté for a minute. Then, add asafoetida (hing), curry leaves, and finely chopped onions. Sauté until the onions turn translucent. 4. Cook Pithla: Lower the heat and pour the besan batter into the pan while continuously stirring to avoid lumps. Cook the mixture until it thickens and reaches a smooth consistency. 5. Finish: Cover the pan with a lid and let the pithla simmer for 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, garnish with chopped coriander leaves if desired. Serving: Serve hot jowar bhakri with pithla, thecha, and sliced onions for a delicious and satisfying meal. Enjoy a flavorful Maharashtrian feast of jowar bhakri, thecha, and pithla! 🍽 AMAZON SHOP 🍽 You can now buy the products used in the recipe with just one click. 👇🏻 Chef Ajay Chopra's Amazon Store:https://www.amazon.in/shop/chefajaych... Indian Cooking Essentials 🧑🏼‍🍳 https://cutt.ly/GQkfOfX Bakeware Essentials 🧁 https://cutt.ly/AQkfzd5 Kitchen Organizers 🍱 https://cutt.ly/JQkfnN0 Crockery and Dinnerware ☕️ https://cutt.ly/oQkfWNU Smart Kitchen Appliances⚙️ https://cutt.ly/jQkfghP Unique Kitchen Products 🥣 https://cutt.ly/DQkfPNR Kitchen Storage Essentials 🥡 https://cutt.ly/tQkfF4R Vegetable Choppers/Slicers 🔪 https://cutt.ly/OQkfHZO Cook Books and Recipe Books 📒 https://cutt.ly/UQkgj3x Sustainable Kitchen Products 🍀 https://cutt.ly/PQkgxjo For more information and many more recipes, Visit us at: https://www.chefajaychopra.com​ Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/Ajaychoprachef Twitter : https://twitter.com/mchefajaychopra Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/chefajaychopra