Jhunka

[8][9] In recent times, pithla bhakri has become an inseparable part of treks to mountain forts such as Sinhagad.

[6] Zunka/pithla is considered a nutritious food because of its balanced content of fiber, protein, carbohydrates and potassium.

Jhunka is made by mixing gram flour (besan) with water to form a semi-solid paste.

In 1995, the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party government launched the Zhunka-Bhaakar scheme in Maharashtra.

[13] The plan was not successful because the stalls were not able to provide the zunka-bhakar at the subsidized price of one rupee, so they began selling other foods instead.