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Kakara pitha
Kakara pitha
Kakara pitha is a delicious dessert from the state of Odisha in India. It is made with a sweet and aromatic filling of grated coconut, jaggery (unrefined cane sugar), and sometimes cardamom powder. The filling is encased in a dough made of rice flour, which is then shaped into small dumplings and deep-fried or sometimes steamed. The end result is a crispy and flavorful outer layer with a sweet and gooey center.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 cup jaggery (unrefined cane sugar), grated or crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 cup rice flour
- Water (as needed)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated coconut, jaggery, and cardamom powder. Mix well until the jaggery is evenly incorporated with the coconut. This will be the filling for the pitha.
- In a separate bowl, add the rice flour. Gradually add water while stirring until you have a smooth and pliable dough. It should not be too sticky or too dry.
- Take a small portion of the dough and flatten it into a small disc using your palms. Place a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery filling in the center of the disc.
- Gently fold the edges of the dough over the filling, sealing it completely. Shape it into a small dumpling or a flat patty.
- Heat oil in a frying pan or deep-fryer over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add a few pithas at a time and fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, you can also steam the pithas by placing them on a greased steamer plate and steaming for about 10-12 minutes.
- Once fried or steamed, remove the pithas from the oil or steamer and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the Kakara pitha warm and enjoy as a delicious dessert or snack!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 499kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 88g (29%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 149mg (4%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 52g (58%)Vitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 27mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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