Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of rice flour
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of ghee
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 tablespoons of jaggery
- 2 tablespoons of raisins
- 2 tablespoons of cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoons of cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons of coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds
Special Equipment Needed:
- A steamer
- A bowl
- A rolling pin
- A pan
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix together the rice flour, sugar, and ghee.
2. Knead the mixture into a soft dough.
3. Divide the dough into small balls.
4. Roll out each ball into a thin circle.
5. Place the circles in the steamer and steam for 10 minutes.
6. In a pan, heat the milk and jaggery until the jaggery melts.
7. Add the raisins, cashew nuts, cardamom powder, coconut flakes, and poppy seeds.
8. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
9. Remove the pithas from the steamer and fill each one with the milk mixture.
10. Fold the pithas into half-moon shapes.
11. Serve the pithas warm.
Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Temperature: Medium heat
Serving Size: 4
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 300
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Protein: 8 g
Substitutions for Ingredients:
- Rice flour can be substituted with wheat flour.
- Ghee can be substituted with butter.
- Jaggery can be substituted with brown sugar.
- Raisins can be substituted with dried cranberries.
- Cashew nuts can be substituted with almonds.
- Coconut flakes can be substituted with shredded coconut.
Variations:
- The filling can be varied by adding different types of nuts and dried fruits.
- The pithas can be filled with a savory filling instead of a sweet filling.
Tips and Tricks:
- The dough should be kneaded until it is soft and pliable.
- The pithas should be rolled out as thin as possible.
- The pithas should be steamed until they are cooked through.
Storage Instructions:
The pithas can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
The pithas can be reheated in the microwave for 1 minute.
Presentation Ideas:
The pithas can be served on a platter with a garnish of chopped nuts and dried fruits.
Garnishes:
- Chopped nuts
- Dried fruits
- Coconut flakes
Pairings:
- Tea
- Coffee
Suggested Side Dishes:
- Salad
- Yogurt
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add a few drops of water and knead again.
- If the pithas are not cooked through, steam them for a few more minutes.
Food Safety Advice:
- The pithas should be cooked thoroughly before eating.
- The pithas should be stored in an airtight container to prevent spoilage.
Food History:
Chitoi pitha is a traditional Bengali sweet dish that is usually served during festivals and special occasions. It is believed to have originated in the 16th century.
Flavor Profiles:
Chitoi pitha has a sweet and nutty flavor from the milk filling and the nuts and dried fruits used in the filling.
Serving Suggestions:
Chitoi pitha can be served as a dessert or snack.
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Region: Bangladeshi