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Pithla

पिठलं
PITH-laa

A rustic Maharashtrian curry made from gram flour and spices.

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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.

As seen in crosswords

Pithla is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A rustic Maharashtrian curry made from gram flour and spices” (6)

Category: Food Origin: Marathi Script: Marathi

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