Patishapta Pithe in Caramelized Rabri (Traditional Bengali Dessert)

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Patishapta Pithe in Caramelized Rabri (Traditional Bengali Dessert)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 50 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 5
  • Batter -








  • 1/2 cup rice flour (makes around 7)


  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour


  • 1/4 cup semolina


  • 2 tbsp. sugar


  • 2 tbsp. powdered cashew powder (opt)


  • 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder


  • milk as required to make the batter


  • Filling -








  • 1 tbsp. ghee


  • 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut


  • 1 cup khoya / milk pedas, crumbled


  • 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder


  • 1 tsp. kewra water (opt)


  • sugar to taste


  • 1 tbsp. chopped pistachios


  • oil / ghee to grease the pan


  • Rabri -




  • 1/2 litre full cream milk


  • 2 tbsp. sugar


  • 1 tbsp. chopped pistachios


  • pinch of saffron


  • 1 tsp. rose water






Directions

  • 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.
  • For the stuffing - Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and saute the coconut till it changes colour. Then add the khoya, cardamom powder, kewra water and sugar to taste.
  • Saute on a low flame till it is thick and starts to leave the sides of the pan . Switch off the flame and add the pistachios. Keep aside to cool.
  • Smear a non-stick tawa / griddle with a little oil / ghee and pour a ladleful of the batter. Spread it around by tilting the tawa. Add a few drops of oil around the edges and let it cook for a few seconds.
  • 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 similar Patishapta pithe with the remaining batter. Serve as desired. Another great option is to relish with some homemade rabri drizzles over it for that ultimate sweet experience.
  • To make the rabri - Heat the sugar along with 1 tsp. of water till it caramelises. Then add the milk and simmer on a low flame till it thickens.
  • Keep stirring at intervals. Switch off the flame and add the rose water. Cut the pati shapta into bite size pieces and drizzle some rabri over it. Serve, garnished with the chopped pistachios and saffron.