Follow these steps for perfect results
Gram flour (besan)
Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
whisked well
Water
Green Chilli
crushed
Ginger
grated
Turmeric powder (Haldi)
Salt
to taste
Sunflower Oil
Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Asafoetida (hing)
Sunflower Oil
for shallow frying
Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Dry Red Chillies
broken
Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
whisked very well
Green Chillies
chopped
Red Chilli powder
Turmeric powder (Haldi)
Salt
to taste
Prepare the pitor batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine gram flour, yogurt, water, crushed green chilies, and grated ginger. Mix well to form a lump-free batter.
Cook the pitor batter: Heat 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil in a deep pan or kadhai. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Once the cumin seeds crackle, add the gram flour batter.
Continuously whisk the batter over high heat to prevent lump formation. Cook until the batter thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
Set the pitor: Immediately transfer the cooked batter to a greased plate or thali. Level the surface with a flat spoon.
Cool the pitor for 45 minutes, or until it is firm enough to cut.
Cut the cooled pitor into desired shapes and sizes.
Shallow fry the pitor pieces in sunflower oil until golden brown and crisp on both sides. Set aside.
Prepare the curry: In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder.
Temper the spices: Heat 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil in a kadhai. Add cumin seeds and broken dry red chilies. Fry for a few seconds.
Add chopped green chilies and fry for a few more seconds.
Add the yogurt mixture to the kadhai. Reduce the heat to low and whisk continuously until the mixture blends well and the spices are cooked.
Add water to adjust the gravy's thickness and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the fried pitor pieces to the simmering gravy. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes, being gentle to avoid breaking the pitors.
Serve hot with steamed rice, Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha, or Lauki raita.
Expert advice for the best results
Make sure the batter is lump-free for a smooth texture.
Whisk the yogurt mixture continuously to prevent curdling.
Adjust the spice level according to your preference.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 mins
The pitor can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve with steamed rice
Serve with roti or paratha
Serve with raita
Pairs well with the spices and yogurt.
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Traditional Rajasthani cuisine
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