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Name: Traditional Bengali Pitha (Assorted Sweet and Savory Rice Cakes)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bangladesh
Ingredients: *For the Rice Flour Dough:**; 2 cups ground rice flour (chaler maida); 1 cup warm water (adjust as needed); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for kneading); *For Sweet Coconut Filling (Narkel'er Pitha):**; 1 cup freshly grated coconut; 3/4 cup date palm jaggery (nolen gur), grated or powdered; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 tablespoons milk (optional, for binding); *For Savory Spiced Filling (Khela Pitha):**; 1 cup mashed potatoes (boiled); 1/2 cup finely chopped onions; 2 green chilies, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste); Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying); *For Steaming (Patishapta/Puli Pitha):**; 1 tablespoon ghee (for greasing); *For Frying (Traditional Bhapa Pitha):**; 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for shallow frying)

Pitha

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Rural Bangladesh

Assorted traditional rice cakes, sweet or savory, popular in winter.

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