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Tel Pitha Recipe
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Tel Pitha Recipe

Tel Pitha Recipe is a traditional and delicious South Asian sweet snack. This Tel Pitha Recipe is crispy on the outside and soft inside, making it very special for tea time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: South Asia
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 1/2 cup jaggery or brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 cup warm water as needed
  • Oil for deep frying
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional

Method
 

Cooking Instructions for Tel Pitha Recipe
    Prepare the Dough
    1. Take a large bowl and add rice flour, salt, and warm water slowly. Mix gently until a soft and smooth dough forms without cracks or dryness.
    Make the Sweet Filling
    1. In another bowl, combine grated coconut, jaggery, and cardamom powder. Mix well until the filling becomes sticky, sweet, and easy to shape for stuffing inside pitha.
    Shape the Dough
    1. Take small portions of dough and flatten them gently. Use your fingers or rolling pin to create small round or oval shapes for filling preparation.
    Add the Filling
    1. Place a small spoon of coconut filling in the center of each dough piece. Fold carefully and seal edges tightly so the filling does not come out.
    Heat the Oil
    1. Pour oil into a frying pan and heat it on medium flame. Make sure the oil is hot but not smoking before adding the shaped pithas.
    Fry the Pitha
    1. Carefully place pitha into hot oil. Fry slowly until both sides turn golden brown and crispy. Turn them gently using a slotted spoon for even cooking.
    Drain Excess Oil
    1. Remove fried pitha and place them on paper towels. This helps remove extra oil and keeps them light, crispy, and less greasy for serving.
    Cool and Serve
    1. Let the pitha cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with tea or coffee. The sweet filling and crispy crust create a perfect traditional snack.

    Notes

    • Use fresh rice flour for best texture.
    • Do not make dough too hard or soft.
    • Seal edges tightly to avoid filling leakage.
    • Fry on medium heat for even cooking.
    • Add extra coconut for richer flavor.
    • Use jaggery for traditional taste.
    • Let oil heat properly before frying.
    • Serve fresh for best crispiness.