Besan Gojju | Petla

Besan Gojju is a vegetarian chickpea flour based semi gravy. Idly and dosa are made to pair with Besan Gojju accentuates taste. This gojju is a novel way to prepare an instant curry.

The recipe is inspired from Maharashtrian cuisine and I learnt it from my mom. Besan Gojju otherwise also called "petla" in my house.   

Ingredients 

4 tsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds 

1 tsp urad dal

1/2 tsp fennel seeds
2 cloves of garlic, crushed

1/4 cup Besan ( chickpea flour)

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tomato, finely chopped

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp red chili powder

Salt 

4 cups of water 

Cilantro for garnish 

Method

• On a preheated large pot, add oil, mustard seeds , urad dal and fennel seeds. When it starts to crackle , add garlic and onions. Sauté until onions turns transparent 
• Add tomatoes  and cook for 3 minutes
• While this is cooking, in a bowl mix besan, turmeric powder and chili powder . Add a cup of water and mix well without any lumps. Return this liquid to the pot and stir frequently. Add water as needed depending upon thickness 
• Season with salt and simmer for 10 minutes until gravy thickens 
• Garnish with cilantro; and serve hot with idly or dosa