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Doodh Pitha

  

Doodh Khoya Pitha is a delicious and traditional sweet dish from Jharkhand. It is a type of dumpling made with rice flour and filled with sweetened khoya (milk solids). Khoya Pitha is usually prepared during festivals and special occasions and is a favorite among sweet lovers. In this blog post, we'll explore the recipe of Khoya Pitha of Jharkhand.

 




Ingredients:

For the dough:

2 cups of rice flour

2 cups of water

Salt to taste

For the filling:

1 cup of khoya (milk solids)

1/2 cup of powdered sugar

1/2 tsp of cardamom powder

1/2 cup of grated coconut

For the syrup:

1 cup of sugar

1 cup of water

A few drops of rose essence

 

Instructions:

In a saucepan, add 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water and heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Once it comes to a boil, add a few drops of rose essence and keep it aside to cool.

In a mixing bowl, add the rice flour, water, and salt. Mix well until you have a smooth and soft dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

In a separate mixing bowl, add khoya, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and grated coconut. Mix everything well to make the filling.

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into a small disc with your fingers.

Take a small portion of the filling and place it in the center of the flattened dough disc.

Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling and shape it into a ball.

Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling to make more Khoya Pithas.

Heat water in a steamer and place the Khoya Pithas in it to steam for 15-20 minutes.

Once they are cooked, remove them from the steamer and let them cool down.

Pour the sugar syrup over the Khoya Pithas and let them soak in the syrup for a few minutes.

Your delicious Doodh Khoya Pithas are ready to serve.

 

Doodh Khoya Pitha is a delicious and traditional sweet dish from Jharkhand. It is a type of dumpling made with rice flour and filled with sweetened khoya (milk solids). Doodh Khoya Pitha is usually prepared during festivals and special occasions and is a favorite among sweet lovers. With this recipe, you can easily make Doodh Khoya Pithas at home and enjoy the sweet flavors of Jharkhand. So, why not try making Doodh Khoya Pithas at home and surprise your family and friends with this traditional sweet dish!

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