Assamese Rice Pitha
Assamese Pitha is a traditional sweet dish from the state of Assam, India. It is typically made of "Bora" rice flour, and can be filled with various sweet fillings such as grated coconut, jaggery, or khoya.
Equipment
- 2 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Flour Bora Rice (Floating Rice) or Sticky Rice
- 0.5 cup Coconut Grated
- 0.5 cup Jaggery Grated
- 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder
- 1 Salt to taste
- 1 cup Refined Vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the rice flour, salt, and enough water to make a smooth dough.
- Cover the dough and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
- In another mixing bowl, mix together the grated coconut, jaggery, and cardamom powder.
- Make small balls from the dough and flatten them.
- Place a spoonful of the coconut and jaggery mixture in the center of each flattened dough and bring the edges together to seal and make a ball again.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai and deep-fry the pithas on medium heat until golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve the pithas warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can also use other fillings like grated khoya, chana dal, or sesame seeds.
Here is a rough estimate of the nutritional content per serving of the Pitha recipe (assuming 8 servings):
- Calories: approximately 200-250 calories per serving
- Fat: approximately 10-12 grams per serving, including 5-6 grams of saturated fat
- Protein: approximately 4-5 grams per serving
- Carbohydrates: approximately 40-45 grams per serving
- Fiber: approximately 1-2 grams per serving