Handesh facts for kids
Sugary Handesh and Nungora
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| Alternative names | Teler pitha |
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| Type | Dessert |
| Course | Breakfast and light refreshment |
| Place of origin |  Bangladesh |
| Region or state | Sylhet region |
| Main ingredients | Molasses or sugar and rice flour |
Handesh (Sylheti Nagri: ꠢꠣꠘ꠆ꠖꠦꠡ) is a yummy, sweet, and puffy snack from Bangladesh! It's also known as Guror Handesh or Teler Pitha. This tasty treat is a type of Pitha, which is a traditional cake often made from rice flour. Handesh is deep-fried and gets its sweetness from molasses or sugar.
In the past, people used traditional tools to prepare the rice for Handesh. Today, it's still a very popular snack, especially during special times like Eid and Christmas, and throughout the winter. You can enjoy Handesh with a cup of tea or at big celebrations like naming ceremonies and wedding parties. In some parts of India, like Assam, it's called Tel Pitha.
What You Need to Make Handesh
To make Handesh, you'll need just a few simple ingredients:
- Molasses or sugar (for sweetness)
- Rice flour (the main ingredient for the cake)
- Plain flour (to help with the texture)
- Water
- Oil (for deep-frying)
How Handesh is Made
Making Handesh involves a few easy steps:
Preparing the Batter
First, molasses or sugar is mixed with water in a large bowl. There are different kinds of molasses, which can change the flavor slightly. Next, rice flour and plain flour are added to this mix. Everything is whisked really well until it becomes a smooth, thick batter.
Frying the Handesh
After the batter is ready, oil is poured into a deep pan for frying. The oil is heated until it's hot enough. Then, the heat is turned down to low or medium. Finally, spoonfuls of the batter are carefully dropped into the hot oil, one by one. The Handesh puffs up and turns golden brown as it fries.
