Pithi is a simple dish made with horsegram during monsoons in Goa. It is supposed to have many health benefits. However, this dish is getting extinct with time. I have to be honest! I was never a big fan of pithi. Having it seemed like a punishment in my childhood! However, my granny made sure I would eat it, regardless. She knew that is was good for me. I have come to realize the simplicity of this dish and its ability to keep you full is what made it a regular in my granny’s home because she had a lot of mouths to feed and a lot of bellies to keep full.
What you will need:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Horse gram | 1/2 cup |
| Coconut Milk | 2 cups |
| Jaggery | 3 tablespoons |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
How to make it:
- Dry roast the horse gram until they impart a nutty aroma. Let them cool completely. This is very important to allow the steam to escape.
- Once the roasted horse gram is cool, grind in into a very fine powder.
- In a sauce pan, mix the powder along with milk, salt and jaggery.
- Bring the mixture to a boil on a medium flame, stirring frequently.
- Serve warm.