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Nepalese

Pitha with Coconut

Steamed rice cakes with a sweet coconut filling, a traditional Nepalese snack.

35 minutes6 servings
Pitha with Coconut
Photo: অজয় দাস · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix rice flour, ghee, and water to make a smooth batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. In a pan, cook grated coconut, sugar, and cardamom until thickened.
  3. Pour batter into greased molds, then steam for 15-20 minutes until set.
  4. Cool, then cut into desired shapes and serve with the coconut filling.

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