Pati Shapta Pithe (traditional Bengali Sweet)

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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Pati Shapta Pithe (traditional Bengali Sweet)

#bandhan - This is a traditional home made Bengali dessert. In simple terms, they are pancakes / crepes made of sooji and maida and stuffed with a filling made out of grated fresh coconut and khoya. I added some powdered cashewnut for some rich flavour.

Ingredient

1 cup

sooji (semolina)

1/2 cup

maida (plain flour)

2 tbsp.

rice flour

1/4 cup

melted jaggery (I have used date palm jaggery)

coconut, grated

100 gms

khoya, grated (milk solids)

to taste

sugar

1/4 tsp.

cardamom powder

2-3 tbsp.

cashewnut powder (opt)

1 tbsp.

ghee

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

For the batter - mix together all the mentioned ingredients with required quantity of milk. Keep aside for 30 minutes. If needed add water to make the consistency a semi liquid batter of pouring consistency. Keep aside.

* Step 2

For the stuffing - Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and add all the above mentioned ingredients, except oil. Saute on a low flame till it is thick and starts to leave the sides of the pan. Keep aside to cool.

* Step 3

Smear a non-stick tawa / griddle with a little oil and pour a ladleful of the batter. Spread it around in a round shape by tilting the tawa or with the back of the ladle. Add few drops of oil around the edges and let it cook for few seconds.

* Step 4

Add a heaped tbsp. of the filling lengthwise in the centre of the pancake and roll it over. Press it gently and take off the fire. Make patishapta pithes in the similar manner and stack them one over the other.

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