 Simple molasses Bhapa pitha made in Bangladesh | |
| Alternative names | Dhup pitha, dhupi pitha, dhuki pitha |
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| Course | Snack, breakfast |
| Place of origin | India, [1] Bangladesh |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent, Bengal |
| Associated cuisine | Bangladesh, India, Nepal |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, date molasses, coconut, Jaggery |
| Other information | Served with molasses, brown sugar, or jaggery |
Bhapa pitha is a type of rice pitha from the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent in Eastern India, Northeast India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. [2] Bhapa/Bhakka is considered to be a traditional winter dish in Bangladesh. [3] [4] [5] It is a steamed rice cake made out of freshly ground rice flour. The filling is composed of coconut and date molasses. Molasses can be substituted with brown sugar or jaggery.
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