Chitoi Pithe
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Chitoi Pithe is a majestic, delicate, and profoundly aromatic Bengali heritage steamed rice cake, uniquely celebrated for its porous-spongy texture and intense rice-milk profile. This recipe features a liquid batter of parboiled rice slow-cooked in professional-grade clay or cast-iron molds to create thick airy discs. Known for its sophisticated purity and status as a premier breakfast icon during Poush Sankranti, it represents the soulful heart of heritage healthy vegetarian snacks. The taste is intensely refreshing and earthy, with the steaming providing a unique professional-grade light lift. Best enjoyed hot from the professional-grade mold with liquid jaggery or spicy chutneys. A Mandatory staple for festive winter mornings.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Using parboiled rice is mandatory for achieving the most starch-rich results.
- Ensuring the pan is very hot before pouring provides the absolute secret to achieved deep pores.
- The addition of grated coconut in the batter provide the essential nutty depth found in heritage recipes.
- Always cover the pan tightly to ensure the signature uniform steam distribution.
Nutritional Information(Per 2 pieces (120g))
130 kcal
3g
1g
28g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.