Chitau Pitha

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Ingredients

1 cup	raw rice
1 cup	freshly grated coconut
1 cup	water
1 teaspoon	sugar
1/2 teaspoon	salt
1/4 teaspoon	baking soda
as needed	oil for greasing

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the raw rice thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 3 hours.
2. 2 Drain the soaked rice and transfer it to a blender.
3. 3 Add freshly grated coconut, water, sugar, salt, and baking soda to the blender.
4. 4 Blend the mixture until you get a smooth batter with a pouring consistency.
5. 5 Heat a non-stick pan or a cast-iron skillet on medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
6. 6 Pour a ladleful of batter onto the center of the pan and let it spread naturally to form a small pancake.
7. 7 Cover the pan with a lid and let the pitha cook on low heat for about 5-6 minutes until the top is set and the edges start to lift.
8. 8 Remove the lid and check if the pitha is cooked through. It should be soft and fluffy.
9. 9 Carefully remove the pitha from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
10. 10 Serve the Chitau Pitha warm with jaggery or any accompaniment of your choice.