Once you taste it, you will be a fan of it
Yesterday was Prathamastami, a function that is specific to my place. On this day, the eldest child is worshiped with all the rituals , wearing new dress. Though this year, we did not do all the rituals (because of a death in family ), the turmeric cakes (Pitha - yes there is a wiki) were must to have. ON this day, the turmeric cakes are prepared using turmeric leaves and even the eldest child is asked to apply turmeric paste on his body before bathe. I am sure, everyone knows the health benefits of turmeric but eating it raw is difficult. This is a nice way of getting some turmeric to our body. And the flavor that we get from the turmeric leaves is very nice and appealing. Recently I commented on a post from @madushanka to prepare this as they have a lot of turmeric leaves available.
Also we get new rice and new black lentil specially for this day - the black lentil has got a special taste compared to the polished white lentil, it just need to be cleaned well. Soak black lentil and rice for a hour and then need to clean the lentil well, as you see. You can use the regular white (polished) lentil as well - use lentil and rice in 2:1 proportion.
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Then grind them separately, and mix them well, adding water to make like a paste. Fermentation is very important so try to mix them well by hand ( you can use a whisk, but it gets better with hand only). And don't make it very thick - else, the cake will be hard like a stone 😀 - from experience.
Then we prepare some sweet stuff to fill - coconut, jaggery and cottage cheese. Heat the jaggery, and then add coconut and fry them in medium heat, for 3-4 minutes and then add cottage cheese. Fry them till they become little crispy. Add pepper and cardamom powder at the end. We crush them together fresh. Pepper helps in digestion and cardamom flavor make you more hungry. Once the stuff is ready, the rest of the process is very simple.
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We have planted some turmeric at my native, so we get fresh leaves as well. This is the time, when they mature - the leaves are used for this purpose and the yielded turmeric is used and some of them replanted. The more yellowish the better for flavor. Wash them well, and cut out pieces so that you can put the batter in it. Prepare a container to boil the cake. Some people use big containers and tie a cloth , adding water below. We use an idly container, the easiest way. Now hold the cut leave in hand and spread some batter, then add some stuff in the middle and then close it and keep in container.
As you can see below, place as many as the container get filled. And then put the lid for it to boil. It's same like cooking an idly, the cake will be boiled in steam. You can cook several times, based on how much you need. Usually, we cook 3-4 times , each one of them taking around 20 - 30 minutes.
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The kids don't wait till the other curry is prepared - it's so tasty. You can prepare some other curry to have with. We continue preparing this for several days, till we have these turmeric leaves available.
After eating these tasty foods in the morning, we did not forget to take some snaps - my wife is the only kid so she is eldest and so as my son - so they had to wear some new dress.
First of all you and mam looking awesome together
You give a detailed blog to each and everyone and i will definately try this on some weekends and also share that with the hive community... Turmeric is one of the best thing which is used in our day to day life either we apply it on our body or use it as an eating agent in our vegitables it gives us many health benifits..
Thanks a lot for providing jusn an amazing post @sanjeevm
This is the first time I have seen such a cake and heard the name. I see it is mixed with vegetables. Can this cake be eaten with vegetables? The method of making the cake is quite interesting. Towards the end, your photography has become very beautiful.
I just took the cake and the curry in one plate 😀 for the sake of photography. Usually, the cake alone is enough.
Something great! However, after eating the cake, you must have enjoyed something great!
Recently Momos are so trending in kolkata ,every street there is one momo shop but today's youngster don't know we have better indian momo called offcourse PITHA . Pitha is healthier ,having nutritional value and immunity booster. We in kolkata stuff Pitha with fresh simmered green peas and newly cultivated fresh potatos mashed. we add spring onion , garlic and turmeric paste and flavoured the stuff with PanchForan .These Pitha we eat with green coriander chutney .
Yes, it's we who have the responsibility to teach our traditions to kids, these recipe are from ages, our ancestors definitely had better knowledge on when to eat what - turmeric leaves are only available during this time
Wow looks delicious, though I have never eaten something like this.
Must try - kids will love it, and free health benefit
Haven´t tried yet but already a big fan, just by the description and look of it! :D
Without ever tasting it I'm already a fan! Tumeric cake? That sounds amazing @sanjeevm
Of course...You seem to like this meal very much...Kids are also the same. I haven't eaten those yet but I think it will be very tasty.😋
It is...this week, we will prepare few more times.
How are you dear friend @sanjeevm good afternoon
I am sorry that you have not been able to celebrate your eldest son due to the loss of a relative. I really like your traditions
I appreciate that you let us know this delicious dish, its ingredients and its way of preparation
I take this opportunity to wish you a splendid afternoon
Some niche way of getting nature's gift to body
After sent YouTube link how to prepare Pitha by you through comment, I invited to wach that recipe to my wife for prepare this cultural cake since home. She was really satisfied and told me that, when we will go her parent's home surely prepare Pitha. Turmeric really useful herb for bring beauty to the skin. So why many ladies prefer to scrape turmeric paste on the skin.
May be give the idea, for commercialization as well - in my place, recently I have seen some outlets serving these kind of traditional recipe and they are a hit. Those who do not have time, go there and get it.
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Thank you so much, I will definitely post my next food blog on the community.
You have made a very good recipe. Your family is very good and your Wife very beautiful
Looks delicious 🤤 I bet you enjoyed it
Yes, fight goes on for who will get first
Muy interesante esta receta @sanjeevm
Home cooked food is very tasty and full of nutrition