Assamese Bihu Pitha Recipe

These traditional pithas are made during bihu, the harvesting festival. It's made with bora saul (glutinous sticky rice) and tastes awesome.

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Bora Saul Rice 2 cups

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Dried Coconut 1 cup

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Cardamom 1 tsp

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Sugar ½ cup

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Water As required

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Vegetarian

Level : Difficult

Cuisine : Assamese

Course : Dessert

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Recipe Notes

1. Soak the bora saul for at least 3 to 4 hours.2. Cover the rice powder with damp cloth for at least an hour.3. Keep the pithas for a minute on hot iron tawa to firm up.

Ingredients For Assamese Bihu Pitha Recipe

Bora Saul Rice 2 cups

Bora Saul Rice

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Dry coconut(chopped in chunks) 1 cup

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Green cardamom 1 tsp

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Suger ½ cup

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Warm Water As required

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How to make Assamese Bihu Pitha Recipe

1. Soak the rice in water for 3 to 4 hours. Drain the water and let it dry for at least 1 hour.
2. Blend it into smooth rice powder and cover it with a damp cloth for at least an hour.
3. For making the filling, heat a pan and mix dried coconut with sugar and cardamom. Keep it aside.
4. Now to make the pithas, heat an iron tawa. Spread the rice flour with a ladle and make it thick round like a pancake.
5. Put the coconut stuffing and fill the centre. Then roll the pithas gently. Keep it for a minute to firm up and then transfer to a plate.
6. Make the rest of the pithas like this. Enjoy!!