Rice Flour Pitha

Rice Flour Pitha is a delightful gluten-free Indian baked dish, featuring a soft and chewy texture filled with a sweet coconut and jaggery mixture. This dish is perfect for a light snack or dessert, showcasing the rich flavors of traditional Indian ingredients.

Ingredients

• Rice flour - 1 cup
• Coconut (grated) - 1/2 cup
• Jaggery (grated) - 1/4 cup
• Water - 1/2 cup
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Ghee (for greasing) - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish with ghee.
2. In a bowl, combine the rice flour and salt. Gradually add water and knead into a smooth dough.
3. In another bowl, mix grated coconut, jaggery, and cardamom powder until well combined.
4. Divide the rice flour dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball).
5. Flatten each ball into a small disc using your palms, about 1/4 inch thick.
6. Place a spoonful of the coconut mixture in the center of each disc and fold the edges over to enclose the filling, forming a half-moon shape.
7. Arrange the filled pithas in the greased baking dish and brush the tops lightly with ghee.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pithas turn golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Gluten-free, suitable for those with gluten intolerance.
• Rich in fiber from coconut, promoting digestive health.

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