Sukno chalar guro Diya Chitai pitha racepe

 Chitai Pitha is a traditional Assamese rice cake, often made during festivals. Here’s a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

• For the batter:

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional)

• For the filling:

  • 1 cup grated coconut (fresh or desiccated)
  • 1/2 cup jaggery (or sugar, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the batter:

   • In a bowl, mix rice flour, salt, and turmeric.
   • Gradually add water to form a smooth batter (consistency should be similar to pancake batter).

2. Make the filling:

   • In a pan, mix grated coconut, jaggery, and cardamom.
   • Cook on low heat until jaggery melts and combines with coconut. Let it cool.

3. Cooking the Chitai Pitha:

   • Heat a non-stick pan or griddle.
   • Pour a ladleful of batter to form a thin layer.
   • Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is slightly golden.
   • Place a spoonful of the coconut filling in the center and fold the batter over to cover it.
   • Cook for another minute until the other side is golden.

4. Serve:

   • Repeat with the remaining batter and filling.
   • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy your homemade Chitai Pitha!