Kulith Pithi- Typical konkan delicacy

Ingredients:

1 bowl of powdered horse-gram/Kulith

1-2 Tbsp oil

1 pinch of Asafoetida

1/2 spoon mustard seeds

1-2 garlic flakes, crushed

3-4 Curry leaves

1-2 green chillies chopped

1/2 red onion chopped

1/4 tsp turmeric

Salt to taste

A handful of cilantro/coriander leaves, finely chopped

Recipe

Dissolve powdered horse-gram in water with turmeric and salt -- mix around until there are no lumps and the mixture is of thin, pouring consistency.

Heat oil in a pan or wok, add mustard seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and chopped green chillies till they crackle. Add crushed garlic, and stir around until the flakes turn golden. Stir in chopped onion and saute until onions are pink and golden around the edges.

Kulith has a tendency to settle down at the bottom when dissolved in water, so give it a quick stir or two before pouring over onion. Bring to a simmer and add the chopped coriander leaves.

Best served with high quality basmati rice with a chunky raw onion and some pickle on the side.