Chaula Poda Pitha

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   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F)

   • a.Generously grease an 8-inch round baking pan with ghee. If using, line the bottom of the pan with bay leaves or banana leaves for a traditional aroma.
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   Step 2

   • a.In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, fresh grated coconut, grated jaggery, cardamom powder, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients together until well combined. Add 3 tablespoons of melted ghee, the chopped cashews, and raisins. Stir everything together.
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   Step 3

   • a.Gradually add the milk to the mixture, stirring continuously to form a thick, lump-free batter. The consistency should be like a thick cake batter that drops from a spoon, not runny.
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   Step 4

   • a.Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
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   Bake for 50-60 minutes

   • a.The pitha is done when a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown and slightly cracked.
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   Step 6

   • a.Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the pitha cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Then, carefully run a knife around the edges and invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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