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Pitha is a kind of cake which is prepared in the Eastern Part of India in Odisha, West Bengal, Assam and Bihar.

Poda Pitha or Burnt Pitha may be a slow-cooked pitha made up of fermented rice and black gram, with chopped or grated coconut, some crushed pepper, some crushed ginger and some crushed green cardamom. The outer crust is slightly burnt, while the within is soft and white. Though, It is mostly made during Raja Parba, you can make it in any occasion. Add jaggery rather than sugar to extend its earthiness. PODA PITHA may be a delicious dish which is liked by the people of each age bracket. PODA PITHA by The Food Seasons is a step by step process by which you can learn how to make PODA PITHA at your home. It is a simple recipe which is best to know for the beginners. PODA PITHA is a dish which comes from Odisha cuisine and is very much popular throughout the world. This recipe is perfect to serve 8 people. You can find this dish at almost every restaurant and you'll also can prepare this at your home. It is a simple recipe which does not take such a lot time. This amazing and mouth-watering PODA PITHA takes 30 minutes for the preparation and 60 minutes for cooking. The aroma of this PODA PITHA make you hungrier and you couldn't stop yourself from having this. When you want to prepare something very tasty and delicious for any party or special occasion then PODA PITHA will be the best option for you. The flavor of PODA PITHA is unforgettable and you will enjoy each and every bite of this. Try this PODA PITHA at your weekends and impress your family and friends.

 

PODA PITHA

Prep Time: 30 Mins

Cook Time: 60 mins

Serves: 8 People

Ingredients.

• 1 cup Rice
• 1/2 tea cup Urad Dal 
• 1 cup Jaggery 
• 2 Green Cardamom crushed
• 1/2-inch Ginger crushed
• 3 to 4 Ginger crushed
• 2 tablespoon chopped Cashew
• 2 tablespoon Chopped Raisins 
• 2 tablespoon Chopped Coconut 
• 1 cup Grated Coconut 

 

How to make PODA PITHA

• Soak Rice and Urad Dal overnight.
• Next morning, grind to a not so smooth paste using very little water.
• Keep the batter aside and let it ferment for 8 hours
• Add crushed ginger, crushed pepper, crushed green cardamom, cashew nuts, raisins, jaggery or sugar, grated coconut and chopped coconut to the batter.
• Mix the batter evenly to distribute the ingredients.
• Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
• In the meantime, preheat your oven at 180 degree centigrade for 10 minutes.
• Grease the baking tray with ghee or clarified butter.
• Pour the batter into the baking tray.
• Put the baking tray in the oven to bake at 160 degree centigrade for 45 minutes.
• Let the bake cool down completely. 
• Cut into small pieces and enjoy the sweetness and aromatic Poda Pitha.

In case you made this cake, please take a pic and tag me on Instagram (#the.foodseasons). I’d love to see your Poda Pitha looked 😊.