Sugarfree Lau Poda Pitha
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The Lau Poda pitha is one of my favorite Pithas. And according to a story that dates back to my childhood days, I ended up burning my forearm trying to get it out of the hot oven. In fact I still have a burn mark (though it has lightened considerably over time) to vouch for the authenticity of this tale.Quite easy to prepare and with the additional health benefits of bottle gourd puree, I opted for a Sugar free version this Raja as my MIL is diabetic. But one can use sugar or jaggery as one pleases.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
- Peel and cook the bottle gourd pieces for 1 whistle. Once steam escapes, drain off the water and puree the boiled bottle gourd.
- Take the bottle gourd puree in a wok and cook it on a low flame for 4-5 minutes before adding the milk.
- Once the mixture gets bubbling, add the rice flour, salt and sugar. Cook till it gets to a dough like consistency.
- Remove from the flame before adding the cardamom powder, pepper powder, ghee and coconut slices. Mix in and keep aside till it reaches a bearable temperature.
- Rub ghee on your palms and start kneading it thoroughly for 5 mins.
- Grease a baking dish. Press the dough into it and drizzle some ghee on top.
- Preheat for 10 mins at 180 degrees.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 180 degrees till a reddish crust forms.
- Remove and keep aside till it cools down. Cut into pieces.
- Serve cold. Tastes best the next day and can be refrigerated for up to one week.
Notes
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 294 kcal | Carbohydrates: 47 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 18 mg | Sodium: 97 mg | Potassium: 231 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 205 IU | Vitamin C: 0.5 mg | Calcium: 84 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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Nice recipe.
This is the unique version of cake, with no sugar and Bottle gourd in it. Indian cakes are so healthy.