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Puli Pitha is a traditional Bengali sweet rice dumpling, popular in Bangladesh and West Bengal, especially during winter and harvest festivals.

Description

Puli pitha is made from rice flour dough, shaped into small oval or crescent dumplings, and filled with a sweet mixture of grated coconut and jaggery (or sugar), often flavored with cardamom.

The dumplings are usually:

• Boiled in milk (for Dudh Puli), or

• Steamed or lightly fried, then soaked in sweet syrup or milk.

Texture & Taste

• Outer layer: Soft, smooth, and slightly chewy

• Filling: Sweet, rich, and aromatic from coconut and jaggery

• Flavor: Mildly sweet, creamy, and comforting

Common Varieties

• Dudh Puli Pitha – cooked and served in thickened sweet milk

• Narikel Puli Pitha – coconut-filled version

• Gurer Puli Pitha – made with date palm jaggery

Cultural Significance

Puli pitha is an important part of Bengali pitha culture, often prepared during Poush Parbon, family gatherings, and celebrations.