Dhima Pitha (Bengali Sweet Rice Cake)
Dhima pitha is a traditional Bengali sweet rice cake made with glutinous rice flour, sugar, and ghee. It’s often served at special occasions like weddings and festivals.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup ghee, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon rosewater (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pistachios or almonds for garnish (optional)
Dhima Pitha Sauce (optional)
Mix the following:
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon ghee, melted
Recipe Steps
1. Preparing the Dough
Combine glutinous rice flour, all-purpose flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
2. Adding Wet Ingredients
Add sweetened condensed milk, melted ghee, eggs, rosewater (if using), and cardamom powder to the dry ingredients. Mix well until a smooth dough forms.
3. Kneading the Dough
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes, until it becomes soft and pliable.
4. Resting the Dough
Rest the dough for at least 30 minutes.
5. Shaping the Cake
Divide the dough into small portions, depending on how large you want your dhima pitha to be. Shape each portion into a round cake.
6. Steaming the Cakes
Steam the cakes over boiling water for about 10-15 minutes, or until they’re cooked through and slightly firm to the touch.
7. Cooling and Serving
Let the cakes cool before serving. You can garnish them with chopped nuts if desired.
Optional: Dhima Pitha Variations
To make a chocolate version of dhima pitha, add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients. To make a fruit-filled version, fill the steamed cakes with your favorite fruits (such as strawberries or blueberries) before serving.
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