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Very delicious and popular Maharashtraian recipe
The main Ingredients of 'Pithale' is Gram flour, also known as chana flour or besan is a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine. It consists of ground chana dal also known as Bengal grams in some localities.
Gram flour contains carbohydrates and hence may not be suitable for low-carbohydrate diets, but it is suitable for gluten-free diets.
Bhakri is made from bajri, jowar or maize flour
Jowar/Bajri is the most important crop found in Maharashtra occupying the highest area of 55 lakh hectares with 36 per cent of the total cropped area under this crop. Jowar is grown both in Kharif and Rabi seasons. There is more area in Rabi season (about 32 lakh hectares than in Kharif about 23 lakh hectares). Generally the colour of jowar grains is pearly white and very attractive Bhakari (Bread) prepared for Jowar grains is very tasty and relished by rural people, particularly by the farming community. It is good for health also.
Want to make this recipe?? :
http://onehotstove.blogspot.com/2006/01/p-is-for-pithale.html
http://www.bawarchi.com/cookbook/maharashtra2.html
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