Jhunka or Zunka is a vegetarian [1] traditional[2] Indian dish prepared in Maharashtra,[3][4] Goa and North Karnataka. It is essentially a chickpea flour porridge. It is also known by the name of pithla or pithle. Its ingredients are gram flour (besan), mixed with water to form a semi-solid paste. It is then sauteed in oil with any other assorted ingredients like green chillies, red chilly powder, turmeric, salt, fried onions, mustard seeds, ginger-garlic, cumin seeds, coriander leaves and served with roti or more traditionally with Bhakri.[5] The dish is also referred to as jhunka bhakar or pithla bhakri. Pithle is also known as chun in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.
Jhunka with bhakar is considered quintessential peasant fare of Maharashtra.[5] It is accompanied by kharda or thecha.[5][6] In recent times, pithla bhakri has become inseparable part of treks to mountain forts such as Sinhagad.[4]
Zunka/pithla is considered a nutritious food because of its balanced content of fiber, protein, carbohydrates and potassium.
References
- ↑ At 91, his love of great outdoors remains undimmed. The Indian Express(2011-02-18).
- ↑ Hinterland dreams. Pune Mirror(2011-10-06).
- ↑ Simply seafood. Mid Day(2011-11-02).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 From stalls to five-stars. The Indian Express(2008-01-28).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Just like home. Mid Day(2013-03-28).
- ↑ Vandana Gupte believes in nature and God. The Times of India(2012-04-25).
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