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Tal er Pitha
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Tal er Pitha

Tal er Pitha Recipe  Then there is the use of tal in different religious ceremonies of Hinduism. Different Pujas, including Durga Puja and Kali Puja –…

Dudh Chitoi/Vijano Pitha Recipe
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Dudh Chitoi/Vijano Pitha Recipe

Dudh Chitoi Recipe  On my crusade to stop calling Pithas as Cakes, I bring forth my finest champion, Bhija Pitha or Dudh Chitoi. Google said cakes have…

Chitoi Pitha
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Chitoi Pitha

Chitoi Pitha Recipe  Chitoi Pitha is probably the most popular street food Pitha. It is certainly the most iconic street for of winer. Yes there are…

Bhapa Pitha
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Bhapa Pitha

Bhapa Pitha could easily be called the “king” of pithas. If there was a video game about fighting pithas, Bhapa Pitha would be the final boss. No I’m not…

Bikrampur’s Traditional Bibikhana Cake/Pitha by Fahmina Akter
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Bikrampur’s Traditional Bibikhana Cake/Pitha by Fahmina Akter

Bikrampur's Traditional Bibikhana Cake/Pitha Bikrompur's Traditional Bibikhana Cake, also known as Bibikhana Pitha, is a beloved sweet delicacy that holds…

Kheer Patishapta Pitha by Lucky Akhter
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Kheer Patishapta Pitha by Lucky Akhter

Kheer Patishapta Pitha Kheer Patishapta Pitha is a traditional Bengali sweet dish that combines the flavors of rice pudding (kheer) and sweet…

Moongpakon Pitha (Yellow Lentil Pancake) by Hafsa Taslim
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Moongpakon Pitha (Yellow Lentil Pancake) by Hafsa Taslim

Mug Pakon Pitha/Cake Mug Pakon Pitha, also known as Mug Pakon Cake, is a traditional Bangladeshi delicacy that holds a special place in the hearts of its…

Patisapta Pitha
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Patisapta Pitha

As I walked into my childhood home, the smell of freshly made Patisapta wafted through the air. Memories flooded my mind as I made my way to the kitchen where…

Shemai Pitha
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Shemai Pitha

Semai Pitha is a traditional sweet dish that holds a special place in the hearts of Bangladeshi people. It is a delicacy that has been passed down through…

Banana Pitha
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Banana Pitha

Banana pitha is a Bengali dish that is exceptionally famous in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Though it’s also called Kolar pitha, it’s more famous as a…

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