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Pitha (Bengali Coconut-Stuffed Pitha)
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India Authentic home cooking from India, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad India as पीठा (Pitha recipe in Hindi)
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Pitha (Bengali Coconut-Stuffed Pitha)

Sanjivani Maratha
Sanjivani Maratha @astha1525
मध्य प्रदेश ग्वालियर

This is a famous recipe from Bengal, often made during Sankranti. It features a delicious coconut filling.

This is a famous recipe from Bengal, often made during Sankranti. It features a delicious coconut filling.

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Pitha (Bengali Coconut-Stuffed Pitha)

Sanjivani Maratha
Sanjivani Maratha @astha1525
मध्य प्रदेश ग्वालियर

This is a famous recipe from Bengal, often made during Sankranti. It features a delicious coconut filling.

This is a famous recipe from Bengal, often made during Sankranti. It features a delicious coconut filling.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cupsemolina (about 160 grams)
  • 1/2 cuprice flour (about 60 grams)
  • 1 cupjaggery (about 180 grams)
  • 1 cupfreshly grated coconut (about 80 grams)
  • 1 pinchsalt
  • 1/2 teaspooncardamom powder
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Steps

  1. 1

    First, turn on the stove and roast the semolina in a pan for about 5 minutes. Then add the rice flour and roast together.

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  2. 2

    Add a pinch of salt. After about 10 minutes, gradually add water while mixing until a dough forms.

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  3. 3

    Transfer the mixture to a plate, add a little water, and knead into a smooth dough.

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  4. 4

    Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten each ball with your fingers to make thin discs.

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  5. 5

    Before starting, grate the fresh coconut.

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  6. 6

    After grating, roast the coconut in a pan.

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  7. 7

    Once the coconut turns slightly golden, add grated jaggery and cook until the jaggery melts.

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  8. 8

    Cook on low heat for at least 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool.

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  9. 9

    Place some filling in each dough disc, fold it over, and seal the edges with a little water.

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  10. 10

    Heat water in a pot and place a steamer or strainer over it. Cover with a plate. Once the water is hot, place the pitha on the steamer, cover, and steam for about 2 minutes. Check if done.

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  11. 11

    Remove with tongs and serve hot.

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Published in the US on April 13, 2026 15:45
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Coconut Rice

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