Bhapa pitha

Bhapa Pitha
Simple molasses Bhapa pitha made in Bangladesh
Alternative namesDhup pitha, dhupi pitha, dhuki pitha
CourseSnack, breakfast
Place of originIndia, Bangladesh
Region or stateIndian Subcontinent, Bengal
Associated cuisineBangladesh, India, Nepal
Main ingredientsRice flour, date molasses, coconut, Jaggery
Other informationServed with molasses, brown sugar, or jaggery

Bhapa pitha is a type of rice pitha from the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent in Eastern India, Northeast India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Bhapa/Bhakka is considered to be a traditional winter dish in Bangladesh. It is a steamed rice cake made out of freshly ground rice flour. The filling is composed of coconut and date molasses. Molasses can be substituted with brown sugar or jaggery.