Bhapa pitha is a type of rice pitha from eastern part of the Indian subcontinent in Eastern India, Northeast India, Bangladesh and Nepal.[2] Bhapa/Bhakka is considered to be a traditional winter dish in Bangladesh.[3][4][5] It is a steamed rice cake made out of freshly ground rice flour. The filling is composed of coconut, and date molasses. Molasses can be substituted with brown sugar or jaggery.
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![]() Simple molasses bhapa pitha from Eastern part of South Asia.Steamed pita made in Bangladesh | |
Alternative names | Dhup pitha, dhupi pitha, dhuki pitha |
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Course | Snack |
Place of origin | Indian subcontinent[1] |
Associated cuisine | Bangladesh, India, Nepal |
Main ingredients | Rice flour, molasses, coconuts |
Other information | Served with molasses, brown sugar or jaggery |
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Ingredients
- Ground rice flour
- Molasses
- Coconuts
See also
References
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