Pithla
पिठलं
PITH-laa
Pithla (पिठलं) is a Marathi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a rustic Maharashtrian curry made from gram flour and spices. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer PITHLA (6).
Meaning & usage
Pithla is a traditional Maharashtrian dish prepared by cooking gram flour (besan) with tempered spices, garlic, green chilies, and water until thick and creamy. It is commonly served with bhakri or rice and is regarded as a comforting everyday meal.
In a sentence
The pithla was served with hot jowar bhakri and green chilies.
Pithla as a crossword answer
Pithla is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A rustic Maharashtrian curry made from gram flour and spices” (6)
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