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Name: Authentic Bhapa Pitha Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bangladesh
Ingredients: *For the Pitha Dough:**; 2 cups ground rice flour (chaler maida); 1 cup warm water (approximate, adjust as needed); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon ghee or vegetable oil; *For the Sweet Coconut Filling:**; 1 cup grated fresh coconut (or unsweetened dried coconut, rehydrated); 3/4 cup grated jaggery (or dark brown sugar as a substitute); 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional); 1 tablespoon ghee or vegetable oil (for cooking the filling); *For Steaming:**; Water for the steamer pot; Banana leaves or parchment paper for lining the steamer

Bhapa Pitha

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Rural Bangladesh

Steamed rice cakes filled with sweet coconut and jaggery, a winter treat.

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