Come Makar Sankranti and most houses in East warm up their kitchen by making beautiful pithes. This winter delight that’s makes in entry in most Bengali and Assamese homes is absolutely rich in flavours and aroma. Made from season fresh rich harvest and stuffed mostly with coconut and nolen gur Pithe is quintessential to Sankrnati. The various types of Pithe that one can gorge on are – Pathishapta, Til Pithe, Nokshi Pithe, Bhaja Pithe, Ghila Pitha, Dudher Pithe, Beni Pithe, Gokul Pithe and the lost is almost endless. Also it’s not just sweet but there are savory versions too. Pithe is nothing short of culinary delight as making them is a craft in itself.