Methi Pithla Recipe | Maharashtrian Methiche Pithle with Besan & Fenugreek Leaves

Methi Pithla Recipe

Methi Pithla, also known as Methiche Pithle, is a traditional Maharashtrian side dish made with besan (gram flour), fresh methi leaves, garlic, and aromatic spices. This quick and comforting dish has a mildly spicy and slightly bitter flavor from fenugreek leaves and is commonly served with bhakri, chapati, or steamed rice for a wholesome everyday meal.

Ingredients for Methi Pithala:

1. 1 cup fresh methi leaves
2. 1 medium sized onion
3. 3/4 cup Besan
4. 2 green chillies
5. 4-5 garlic cloves
6. 1 and half tbsp red chilli powder (adjust as per your spice level)
7. 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
8. 1/2 tsp rai
9. 1/2 tsp jeera
10. 4 tbsp oil
11. Salt to taste

Preparation Step by Step Recipe:

1.  Finely chop methi leaves, onion, green chillies and garilc and keep aside
2. In a bowl, mix Besan, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder. Add water and make batter of pouring consistency. Mix well and keep aside
3. In a pan heat oil and add rai, jeera and as it crackles add green chill
4. Add garlic and fry it for a minute
5. Add onion and fry it till translucent
6. Now add methi leaves and cook till soft
7. Once methi leaves are cooked, pour the Besan batter and mix well. If too tick add little water. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes

Serve hot with chapati or phulka.