 Simple molasses bhapa pitha from Bangladesh. | |
| Alternative names | Dhup pitha, dhupi pitha |
|---|---|
| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Region or state | Assam, West Bengal, Tripura |
| Associated national cuisine | India, Bangladesh |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, molasses, coconuts |
| Other information | Served with molasses, brown sugar or jaggery |
Bhapa pitha is a type of rice cake mainly from the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, which includes Bangladesh, East India and Northeast India. Bhapa pitha is considered to be a traditional winter dish in Bangladesh.[1][2][3] It is a steamed rice cake made out of freshly ground rice flour. The filling is composed of coconut, and date molasses. Molasses can be substituted with brown sugar or jaggery.
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
- Ground rice flour
- Molasses
- Coconuts
See also[edit | edit source]
- Sunga Pitha, an Assamese dish similar to Tekeli Pitha/Bhapa pitha
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ জাতীয় পিঠা উৎসব শুরু (in Bengali). Retrieved 2018-11-15. (in Bengali)
- ↑ পিঠা উৎসবে ঐতিহ্যের ছোঁয়া (in Bengali). Retrieved 2018-11-15.
- ↑ "Winter pitha". The Daily Star. 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2018-11-16.
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