Handesh (Sylheti: ꠢꠣꠘ꠆ꠖꠦꠡ) also known as Guror Handesh in Bangladesh is a sweet and puffy deep-fried Pitha which also be eaten as a snack.[1] It is a deep-fried molasses and rice flour cake. It is very popular at the time of the Eid.[2] In the earlier days, like other Pithas, this delicacy used to be made from rice threshed by the unmotorized Dheki.[3] It can be eaten with tea as a snack.[4] It is also famous on special occasions such as naming ceremonies and wedding festivities.[5] In Assam, India Its called Tel Pitha.
 Sugary Handesh and Nungora | |
| Alternative names | Teler pitha (in Bengal region) |
|---|---|
| Type | Dessert |
| Course | Breakfast and light refreshment |
| Place of origin | Bangladesh, India |
| Region or state | Sylhet region |
| Main ingredients | Molasses or sugar and rice flour |
Ingredients
editMolasses or sugar, rice flour, plain flour, water and oil.[6]
Method
editMolasses or sugar is added to a large mixing bowl when water is poured at the same time. There are different types of molasses. Rice flour and plain flour are added to make a smooth batter. The batter is thoroughly whisk until it is smooth. Then oil is poured to deep-fry. Once the oil is hot, the heat is reduced to low–medium. Finally, the batter is dropped one by one to the oil to make the Handesh.
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Sweet and Savoury Snacks Enjoyed in a Bengali Household". www.desiblitz.com. 28 November 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- ^ "What is Bangladeshi cuisine? The classic spices, staples and desserts of Bangladesh". Metro. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ ঢেঁকি. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 26 February 2018. Archived from the original on 18 November 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ "'হান্দেশ' ও 'নুনগড়া'র স্বাদে ঈদ আনন্দ". Samakal (in Bengali). 27 July 2014. Archived from the original on 26 January 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ "Handesh – Bangladeshi rice flour and date molasses cakes". Great British Chefs. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ "Bangladeshi rice flour and date molasses cakes (Handesh) recipe". Eat Your Books. Retrieved 25 April 2020.