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Patishapta
Rice Flour Crepes with Coconut Filling
Origin: West Bengal
Introduction
A traditional Bengali dessert, soft crepes filled with jaggery-coconut mixture, often prepared during festivals like Poush Parbon.
Ingredients:
- Rice flour
- Milk
- Jaggery
- Grated coconut
- Cardamom powder
Instructions:
- Make a thin batter with rice flour and milk.
- Heat a pan and pour a ladle of batter, cook like a crepe.
- Prepare filling by cooking grated coconut with jaggery and cardamom.
- Place filling on the crepe and roll it.
Pro Tips:
- Keep the batter slightly runny for soft crepes.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve warm as a dessert or tea-time treat.
Fun Fact:
Patishapta literally means “rolled sweet” and is a festive favorite in Bengal.