Making Bangladeshi Bhapa Pitha Recipe

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a similar flavor with lower glycemic index.

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Shredded coconut provides texture without added sugars.

Soak rice flour in water for 2-3 hours until soft.

Mix grated coconut, jaggery, and salt in a bowl until well combined.

Add cardamom powder to the coconut mixture and mix thoroughly.

Take a small portion of the rice flour mixture and flatten it in your palm.

Place a spoonful of the coconut mixture in the center of the flattened rice flour.

Fold the edges of the rice flour over the filling to form a pouch.

Wrap the pouch in banana leaves to secure it.

Prepare a steamer and bring water to a boil.

Place the wrapped pithas in the steamer and cover.

Steam for 15-20 minutes until firm and cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

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