Manda pitha
In today's world, Manda pitha plays a fundamental role in different aspects of society. From its impact on the economy to its influence on culture and politics, Manda pitha has been the subject of analysis and debate in different areas. Over time, interest in Manda pitha has been steadily increasing, and its relevance remains a hot topic today. In this article, we will explore different perspectives and approaches related to Manda pitha, with the aim of thoroughly examining its importance and understanding its role in our daily lives.
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 Sijha manda pitha | |
| Type | Pitha |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Odisha |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, coconut, moong, jaggery, black pepper, chhena |
Manda pitha (Odia: ମଣ୍ଡା ପିଠା) is a steamed dumpling which is prepared in Odisha, India during festivals falling in monsoon and post-monsoon seasons like Manabasa Gurubara, Durga Puja, Kumar Purnima or Rakhi Purnima. The pitha resembles modak of Maharashtra and Kozhakkattai of South India. The name is derived from the Odia word "Mandeiba" (Odia: ମଣ୍ଡେଇବା) means "to place" or "to put" or "to dump". It suggests the action of putting a rice bowl into warm water "Mandeiba" to make Manda peetha.
Preparation
The outer covering is made of steamed rice flour and the inner filling consists of coconut, moong, jaggery, black pepper and Chhena.
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Making a manda pitha
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Manda pitha prepared during Kumar Purnima
