Hi everyone. How are you all? I hope you are all doing very well. Alhamdulillah, I am also doing great. Today, I am going to share the recipe of a very famous traditional pitha from Bangladesh with you all. So, let’s get started.
Ingredients:
1.Rice flour
2.Freshly grated coconut
3.Jaggery or brown sugar
4.Salt
5.Water.
Process:
First, take rice flour in a bowl and add a pinch of salt. Mix well. Then slowly sprinkle water into the flour and gently mix it with your fingers until the flour becomes slightly moist and crumbly, not like a dough.
Next, prepare the filling by mixing grated coconut with jaggery or brown sugar in another bowl.
Now, place a clean cloth on a steamer or a small bowl. Add a layer of the moistened rice flour, then add a spoonful of the coconut and jaggery mixture in the center. Cover it with another layer of rice flour.
Steam the rice cake for about 10–15 minutes on medium heat until it becomes soft and fully cooked.
Finally, remove it carefully from the steamer. Our delicious traditional Bangladeshi rice cake is ready to serve. Enjoy it warm!
This traditional rice cake, known as vapa pitha, is one of the most loved winter delicacies of Bangladesh. It is soft, warm, and slightly sweet, with the rich flavor of coconut and jaggery. Steamed to perfection, this rice cake is not only delicious but also light and healthy. It brings back memories of village life, foggy winter mornings, and family gatherings. Enjoyed fresh and hot, vapa pitha truly represents the warmth and tradition of Bangladeshi food culture.
Vapa pitha is more than just a rice cake; it is a symbol of Bangladeshi tradition and winter celebrations. Made with simple ingredients like rice flour, coconut, and jaggery, it reflects the beauty of homemade rural food. The gentle steam keeps the pitha soft and fluffy while preserving its natural taste and aroma. This rice cake is often enjoyed with family and friends during cold mornings, making the moment warm and special. Its comforting flavor and cultural value make vapa pitha a timeless and heart-touching delicacy of Bangladesh.
