Awan Bangwi

Introduction

A festive steamed rice cake made from sticky rice, ghee, nuts, and raisins wrapped in lairu leaves.

Ingredients:

• Guria (sticky) rice

•  Cashews

•  Raisins

•  Ghee

• Lairu (banana) leaves

Instructions:

• Soak and grind rice coarsely; mix with nuts, raisins, ghee.

• Wrap portions in leaves and steam until firm.

Pro Tips

• Use traditional lairu leaves if possible for aroma.

• Steam gently to avoid soggy texture.

Serving Suggestions

Serve at festivals or weddings alongside tea.

Fun Fact

Called Tripura’s “lairu cake,” it dates back centuries in Tiprasa tradition.