Sama poda pitha Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak the barnyard millet for 4-5 hours.
• STEP 2.Drain the water and grind the millet into a coarse paste.
• STEP 3.In a mixing bowl, combine the millet paste, grated jaggery, grated coconut, and cardamom powder.
• STEP 4.Mix well to form a thick batter.
• STEP 5.Grease a steamer plate with oil and pour the batter into it.
• STEP 6.Steam for 20-25 minutes or until the pitha is cooked and firm.
• STEP 7.Allow it to cool down before cutting into pieces.
• STEP 8.Serve the Sama Poda Pitha as a dessert or snack.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to soak the millet for a few hours to soften it.
• You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less jaggery according to your taste.
• Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors of the pitha.
• You can garnish the pitha with chopped nuts for added crunchiness.

Storage and Serving

• Store the leftover pitha in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• It stays fresh for 2-3 days.
• You can reheat the pitha in a steamer or microwave before serving.