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Jhunka or Zunka is a gram flour porridge or a gram flour curry, similar to polenta. It is a traditional Indian dish prepared in Maharashtra, Goa and North Karnataka. It is also known by the name of pithla or pithle. 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. It is accompanied by kharda or thecha. In recent times, pithla bhakri has become inseparable part of treks to mountain forts such as Sinhagad.

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  • Jhunka or Zunka is a gram flour porridge or a gram flour curry, similar to polenta. It is a traditional Indian dish prepared in Maharashtra, Goa and North Karnataka. It is also known by the name of pithla or pithle. 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. It is accompanied by kharda or thecha. In recent times, pithla bhakri has become inseparable part of treks to mountain forts such as Sinhagad. Zunka/pithla is considered a nutritious food because of its balanced content of fiber, protein, carbohydrates and potassium. (en)
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  • Jhunka or Zunka is a gram flour porridge or a gram flour curry, similar to polenta. It is a traditional Indian dish prepared in Maharashtra, Goa and North Karnataka. It is also known by the name of pithla or pithle. 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. It is accompanied by kharda or thecha. In recent times, pithla bhakri has become inseparable part of treks to mountain forts such as Sinhagad. (en)
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