Handesh
Bengali Eid pastry
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Handesh (also known as Guror Sandesh), known as Teler pitha in Bangla, is a sweet and puffy deep-fried Pitha from the Sylhet region of Bangladesh and Karimganj district of Assam in India. It is eaten both as dessert or as a snack.[1][2] It is a deep-fried molasses and rice flour cake. It is very popular at the time of the Eid.[3] In the earlier days, like other Pithas, this delicacy used to be made from rice threshed by the unmotorized Dheki.[4] It can be eaten with tea as a snack.[5] It is also famous on special occasions such as naming ceremonies and wedding festivities.[2] 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
Molasses or sugar, rice flour, plain flour, water and oil.[6]
Method
Molasses 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.
