Puli Pitha Puli pitha is another versatile one that can be prepared and consumed in various ways. Traditionally, it is like steamed dumplings with a sweet filling of coconut and jaggery.

Dal Pitha is traditionally served with chokha which is mashed potatoes fried with some onions, green chillies and pickle masala or freshly made hari dhaniye (coriander) chutney or a tangy tomato ...

Pitha is a delicacy in our culture. I believe that Pitha falls under our cultural heritage. And as some people can make really nice patterns using Pithas, it wouldn't be wrong to call it an art form.

A vendor displays a type of Pitha for sale during a festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jan 31, 2024. Photo:Xinhua A vendor displays a type of Pitha for sale during a festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jan ...

Bhapa Pithe This is a pitha that is made of rice flour, coconut, nolen gur and khoya. It is usually baked or steamed and is made using rice flour, warm water, grated coconut, crushed gur and salt.

Cooking The Chitau Pitha It's time to cook your Chitau Pitha after the batter has rested. First, preheat a non-stick pan and lightly cover the bottom with ½ teaspoon of ghee.

Podo pitha fits the bill. In parts of western Odisha, podo pitha is also made around Pusha Puni (full moon in the lunar month of Pusha —December-January),” says Biswal.

Scores of seasonal Pitha makers are bustling with hundreds of customers at the festival. Responding to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the organizer has moved this year's event from January to ...