Name: Chaula Poda Pitha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: odia
Ingredients: 2 cup rice flour (finely ground); 1.5 cup fresh grated coconut; 1 cup jaggery (grated or powdered); 3 tbsp ghee (melted, plus more for greasing); 1 cup milk (adjust as needed); 1 tsp cardamom powder; 1 pinch black pepper powder (optional, for a traditional touch); 2 tbsp cashews (chopped); 2 tbsp raisins; 1 pinch salt; 2 pcs bay leaves (for lining the pan (optional))