Gokul Pitha(গোকুল পিঠে)

 Gokul Pitha is a traditional Bengali dessert often prepared during festivals and special occasions. Here's a simple recipe:

### **Ingredients**

#### For the dough:

- Rice flour: 1 cup  

- All-purpose flour: ½ cup  

- Water: 1½ cups  

- A pinch of salt  

#### For the filling:

- Grated coconut: 1 cup  

- Jaggery (or sugar): ½ cup  

- Cardamom powder: ½ tsp  

#### For frying:

- Oil or ghee: For deep frying  

#### For the syrup:

- Sugar: 1 cup  

- Water: 1 cup  

- Cardamom pods: 2-3  

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### **Instructions**

#### Step 1: Prepare the filling

1. Heat a pan and add the grated coconut and jaggery (or sugar). 

2. Stir on low heat until the mixture thickens and comes together.

3. Add cardamom powder for flavor and mix well.

4. Let the filling cool, then shape it into small balls. Set aside.

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#### Step 2: Prepare the dough

1. In a saucepan, boil water with a pinch of salt.

2. Gradually add the rice flour and stir quickly to avoid lumps.

3. Once the dough thickens, remove it from heat and let it cool slightly.

4. Knead the dough with the all-purpose flour until smooth.

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#### Step 3: Assemble the pithas

1. Take a small portion of the dough and flatten it into a disk with your hands.

2. Place a coconut-jaggery ball in the center and seal the edges to form a ball or oval shape.

3. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

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#### Step 4: Deep fry the pithas

1. Heat oil or ghee in a deep pan over medium heat.

2. Fry the pithas until golden brown and crispy. Drain excess oil on paper towels.

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#### Step 5: Prepare the syrup

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and cardamom pods.

2. Bring to a boil and simmer until the syrup is slightly thickened.

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#### Step 6: Soak and serve

1. Dip the fried pithas into the warm sugar syrup.

2. Let them soak for a few minutes, then remove and serve.

Enjoy your delicious Gokul Pitha!