Manda pitha facts for kids
Sijha manda pitha
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| Type | Pitha |
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| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Odisha |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, coconut, jaggery, black pepper, chhena |
Manda pitha is a yummy steamed sweet from Odisha, India. People often make and enjoy this special treat during big festivals. These celebrations happen in the rainy season and right after it. Some of these festivals include Durga Puja and Rakhi Purnima.
This sweet dish looks a bit like other popular Indian treats. It is similar to modak from Maharashtra. It also resembles kozhakkattai from South India.
The name "Manda" comes from an Odia word, "Mandeiba." This word means "to place" or "to put." It describes how the rice dough is carefully placed into warm water when making this pitha.
How Manda Pitha is Made
Making Manda pitha involves two main parts: an outer layer and a sweet filling. The outside part is made from rice flour that has been steamed. This makes it soft and slightly chewy.
The inside is filled with delicious ingredients. These include fresh coconut, sweet jaggery (a type of unrefined sugar), and a little black pepper for a hint of spice. It also contains chhena, which is a soft cheese similar to cottage cheese. All these ingredients are mixed to create a tasty center for the pitha.
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Manda pitha prepared during Kumar Purnima
