Peter's Vegetable Recipe

Step 1: To begin with Pitor Ki Sabzi, we will firstly make pitors

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, add besan, yogurt, water, ginger, green chilies and mix everything well to form lump free batter

Step 3: Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai, add cumin seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 4: Add hing and mix

Step 5: Increase the heat to high and carefully add the besan batter and whisk it continuously to avoid lump formation

Step 6: Cook the batter until it gets thick and starts leaving the pan

Step 7: Immediately, transfer the batter on a greased plate or thali and level it up with the help of a flat spoon

Step 8: Cool the prepared pitor for 45 mins or until it is ready to be cut into pieces

Step 9: Now, cut the pitor depending upon the shape and size you prefer to make

Step 10: Heat little oil in a broad flat pan and shallow fry the pitors from both the sides until brown and crisp

Step 11: Keep the fried pitor aside

Step 12: The next step is to make the curry

Step 13: In a bowl, add curd, red chili powder, haldi powder and coriander powder

Step 14: Beat the mixture very well

Step 15: Heat oil in a kadhai, add cumin seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 16: Add broken red chilies and fry for a few seconds

Step 17: Add green chilies and fry for few more seconds

Step 18: Reduce the heat to low and add the curd mixture and whisk continuously until everything blends well and the spices are cooked

Step 19: Add water according to the thickness of the gravy you prefer and bring it to a boil

Step 20: Add salt and simmer the gravy for about 15 mins

Step 21: Add fried pitors and simmer for another 3 to 4 mins

Step 22: Be gentle to avoid breaking the pitors

Step 23: After 3-4 minutes, switch off the heat and it is ready to be served

Step 24: Serve Pitor Ki Sabzi with steamed rice or Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha and Lauki raita for a complete meal