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Patishapta Pitha

Cultural Context

Originating from the Bengali region of India, Patishapta Pitha is a beloved traditional sweet often made during festivals like Poush Mela. This dish, featuring thin crepes filled with a sweet coconut and jaggery mixture, symbolizes warmth and togetherness in winter celebrations. Today, it is cherished not only in Bengal but also in various parts of India, with many families passing down their unique recipes through generations.

BengaliINWest Bengaldessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup rice flour (200 grams)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (100 grams)
1/4 cup semolina
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
milk (as needed)
250 grams mawa
200 grams jaggery
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with less processing.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Almond flour offers a nutty flavor with lower carbs.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for frying.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding flavor.

1

In a large bowl, add 1 cup of rice flour.

2

Add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and mix well.

3

Add 1/4 cup of semolina and 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly.

4

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and mix again.

5

Gradually add milk while whisking to prepare a thin batter, letting it rest for an hour.

6

In a pan, add 200 grams of jaggery and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes.

7

Add 250 grams of grated mawa to the jaggery and mix well until combined.

8

Cook until the mixture reaches a stuffing consistency, about 3 minutes, then add 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder.

9

Heat a tava and brush with 1/2 teaspoon of ghee.

10

Pour a spoonful of batter onto the tava, spreading it evenly.

11

Cook for 30-40 seconds until small holes appear on the surface.

12

Place the stuffing in the center and roll the crepe over it.

13

Cook until golden brown and repeat with remaining batter and stuffing.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

large bowltavaspatulawhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nutsgluten

Also Known As

PithaPatishapta

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