Authentic Assamese Pitha with Warm Gur
Delight in these traditional Assamese rice flour pancakes filled with sweet sesame and coconut. They make a comforting and festive treat, especially when paired with warm jaggery syrup.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Assamese
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dry roast the sesame seeds until fragrant and set aside.
2
In a pan, melt the jaggery slightly, mix in the grated coconut, roasted sesame seeds, and cardamom powder to form a sweet filling.
3
Gradually add warm water to the sticky rice flour and knead into a soft, pliable dough.
4
Take small portions of the dough, flatten them, place a spoonful of the coconut filling in the center, and fold them into half-moon shapes.
5
Heat a skillet with a little ghee and lightly pan-cook the pitha on both sides until golden and cooked through.
6
Serve warm with an extra drizzle of liquid jaggery.
Ingredients
2 cups sticky rice flour
1 cup grated fresh coconut
1/2 cup jaggery powder
2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
A pinch of cardamom powder
1 tablespoon ghee
Warm water as needed
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