Lau pitha Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Lau pitha is a traditional Bengali dish made with bottle gourd and rice flour. It is a steamed dumpling that is soft and fluffy on the inside and has a slightly crispy texture on the outside. Lau pitha is often served as a snack or breakfast item and can be enjoyed with chutney or a cup of tea.

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3hr Prep
2hr Cook
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Ingredients for Lau pitha Recipe

  • 1/10 cup Grated Bottle Gourd
  • 1/10 cup Rice Flour
  • As required Salt To Taste
  • 1/20 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/20 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1/20 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • as required Water As Needed

Directions: Lau Pitha Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Grate the bottle gourd and squeeze out the excess water.
  • STEP 2.Mix the grated bottle gourd with rice flour, salt, and spices to form a dough.
  • STEP 3.Shape the dough into small dumplings and steam them until cooked.
  • STEP 4.Serve the Lau pitha hot with chutney or tea.

Storage and Serving

  • Lau pitha can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat the Lau pitha in a steamer or microwave before serving.
  • Serve Lau pitha as a snack or breakfast item with your choice of chutney or tea.
Nutrition
value
90
calories per serving
< 1 g Fat2 g Protein19 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    < 1g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Carbs
    19g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    19g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    < 1g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    4mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    0mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    0mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    0mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    16mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    38mg
  • Selenium
    0mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp