Manda pitha () 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" () 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.In western parts of Odisha, this dish is made of suji shell with a coconut filling. Instead of steaming, it is deep fried.
Preparation
See also
- Kakara pitha
- List of Indian breads
- List of steamed foods
- Manda Pitha
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