Recipe: Yummy Rice Coconut Pancake(Chitau Pitha)

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Rice Coconut Pancake(Chitau Pitha). On this day the chita which was removed from the head of the deities on the day of Snana Purnima is again put and is celebrated throughout the State in every Odia household.. Hi everyone hope all of you doing well. Today I'm sharing you an Orissa sweet dish, Chitau Pitha.
Which makes this Pitha super soft and delicious.
Must try Chitau pitha when it is cool down with luke warm milk or with Dalma. #RiceCoconutPancake #ChittauPitha #OdiaAuthentic #shrabanee Chittau Pitha or Rice Coconut Pancake is an authentic Odiasha recipe.
This Pitha is specially prepared during Chittau Amabasya.
You can have Rice Coconut Pancake(Chitau Pitha) using 5 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Rice Coconut Pancake(Chitau Pitha)
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It’s 1 cup of basmati rice.
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It’s 1 cup of Coconut.
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You need as per taste of Salt.
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Prepare 1 tbsp of Ghee.
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Prepare 1 tbsp of Sugar (optional).
This Pitha makes its appearance in the Odia homes on the occasion of Chitalagi Amabasya, also known as Chitau Amabasya.
Basic ingredients are rice and coconut.
Tastes nice if served with chutney or khir (khiri).
Chitau Pitha or Chitoi Pitha is also quite a popular Bengali recipe.
Rice Coconut Pancake(Chitau Pitha) instructions
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Soak the rice in enough water for minimum 5hrs..
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Grind together the soaked rice & grated coconut with a little water to make a smooth paste. let it ferment in a warm place(the consistency of the batter should be watery)..
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Add salt & sugar- note we do not add salt in the previous stage because it would demote the fermentation process.Check for the consistency,if the batter is too thick then add required amount of water..
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Heat the kadai/skillet. Brush little ghee..
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After the kadai is heated scoop a ladle full of the mixture & pour in the centre..
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Cover the kadai/frying pan with a lid. Cover the side of the lid with a wet cloth..
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Cook it in a low medium flame. After few minutes remove it from flame, no need to flip the upper portion of the pitha/pancake..
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Enjoy this odiya delicacy with any curry of your choice..
Chitau Pitha is a very easy recipe which requires very few ingredients.
Blend the rice and coconut pieces together and make a very fine paste.
Pitha or Pitheare sweet treats, which are typically prepared with rice flour mixed with wheat or all-purpose flour.
Mostly popular in eastern region of India, Pitha/Pithe could be dumplings, tiny cakes or pancakes (like the one I am sharing today).
Chitoi Pitha or Steamed Pancakes are a little tricky to prepare.