Sweet Rice Dumplings In Syrup (pitha Puli)

Sweet Rice Dumplings in Syrup (Pitha Puli) is a traditional dessert from Jharkhandi Cuisine. These sweet dumplings are made with rice flour, coconut, and jaggery, and then soaked in a cardamom-infused syrup.

Sweet Rice Dumplings In Syrup (pitha Puli)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 1 cup jaggery
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • Water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the rice flour and grated coconut.
  2. In a pan, melt the jaggery with a little water to make a syrup.
  3. Add the cardamom powder to the syrup and mix well.
  4. Take small portions of the rice flour and coconut mixture, form small dumplings, and place them in the syrup.
  5. Cook the dumplings in the syrup until they are cooked through.
  6. Remove from the heat and let them cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
5g
Protein
2g

Supplies

Pan Bowl

Tools

Spatula Measuring cups

Serving suggestions

Serve the sweet rice dumplings in syrup as a dessert for special occasions or festivals.

Tips & tricks

Make sure the dumplings are fully cooked in the syrup before serving.

Cost

$5