Chitoi Pitha
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- 7 ingredients
30 minutes to prep, 5 to cook. Chitoi Pitha is a traditional Bengali rice cake with a soft, spongy interior and a sweet coconut‑jaggery topping. The batter is made from soaked raw and parboiled rice blended into a smooth liquid, then cooked on a pan. A fragrant mixture of shredded coconut, fried onions, and jaggery adds a delightful sweetness and texture.
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Method
Batter
Transfer raw rice and parboiled basmati rice into a bowl and add water (1.5 cup plus 4 tbsp); soak overnight.
Transfer the soaked rice mixture to a blender, add additional water as needed, and blend until smooth.
Pour the smooth batter into a hot pan, cover with a glass lid, and cook 1 minute on high heat followed by 2 minutes on medium heat.
Lift the edge of the cooked dough disc with a spatula to check doneness.
Coconut topping
Grate coconut meat to obtain shredded coconut.
In a bowl, combine shredded coconut, fried onions, and jaggery; mix well.
Tips while you cook
- Soak rice overnight
- Allow the raw and parboiled rice to soak in water overnight before blending.
- Cover pan while cooking
- Use a glass lid to cover the pan during cooking.
- Check doneness by lifting edge
- Lift the edge of the cooked disc with a spatula to see if it is set before removing.
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