Bihu Special Til Pitha (Sesame Rice Wrap)
Til Pitha is a traditional sweet dish from the Indian subcontinent, made with sesame seeds, rice flour, and jaggery. It is a popular dessert during festivals and special occasions, and is known for its nutty and sweet taste.
Equipment
- 2 Pans
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 cup jaggery grated or chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Oil or ghee for frying
Instructions
- Dry roast the sesame seeds in a pan on medium heat until they turn golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate pan, heat the water and jaggery together until the jaggery dissolves completely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted sesame seeds, rice flour, and salt.
- Gradually add the jaggery water to the dry ingredients while stirring continuously until the mixture comes together to form a dough.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
- Divide the dough into small balls, and flatten them into disc shapes.
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan on medium heat.
- Fry the flattened discs in the hot oil or ghee until they turn golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the Til Pitha from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain off any excess oil.
- Serve the Til Pitha warm or at room temperature.