Poda Pitha

Poda Pitha

Poda Pitha

Veg

A sweet delicacy made from rice flour, jaggery, and coconut, traditionally baked over a slow fire for a caramelized flavor.

Cuisines

Odia

Best for

Snacks Dessert

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Rice 1 cup Rice , raw
urad dal 1/2 cup Urad dal
jaggery 1 cup Jaggery
Coconut 1 cup Coconut , grated
cardamom 1 teaspoon Cardamom , powder
salt 1/2 teaspoon Salt
ghee 2 tablespoons Ghee
water 1 cup Water
Cashew Nut 1/2 cup Cashew Nut , chopped
Raisin 1/2 cup Raisin
Banana Leaf 1 Banana Leaf

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the rice and urad dal separately for 4-5 hours.
  2. 2 Drain the water and grind the rice and urad dal together to form a smooth batter.
  3. 3 In a pan, melt the jaggery with a little water to form a syrup. Strain to remove impurities.
  4. 4 Mix the jaggery syrup into the batter along with grated coconut, cardamom powder, and salt.
  5. 5 Heat ghee in a pan and fry the cashew nuts and raisins until golden. Add them to the batter.
  6. 6 Grease a banana leaf with ghee and pour the batter onto it, folding the leaf to cover the batter.
  7. 7 Place the wrapped batter in a steamer and steam for about 40 minutes or until cooked through.
  8. 8 Allow the Poda Pitha to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Tips

For a more authentic flavor, use freshly grated coconut and good quality jaggery.