VegetarianDessertWest Bengal
Bhaja Pithe
Bhaja Pithe is a vegetarian dessert from West Bengal. It is made with rice flour, coconut, jaggery and oil. One serving has about 200 kcal, 3 g protein, 25 g carbs and 10 g fat.
Did you know? A Bengali fried sweet. "Pithe" refers to traditional winter sweets. The crispy shells hide molten jaggery. Often made during Poush Parbon.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Dessert
- Cuisine
- West Bengal
- Calories
- 200 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Style
- Indulgent
Main ingredients
Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.
Nutrition per serving
200kcal / serving
- Protein
- 3 g 6%
- Carbs
- 25 g 50%
- Fat
- 10 g 45%
- Fibre
- 3 g
| Iron | 1mg |
|---|---|
| Magnesium | 50mg |
| Zinc | 1mg |
How to make Bhaja Pithe: videos
Quick answers
Is Bhaja Pithe vegetarian?
Yes. Bhaja Pithe is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.
How many calories are in Bhaja Pithe?
About 200 kcal per serving, with 3 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.
Where is Bhaja Pithe from?
Bhaja Pithe comes from West Bengal.
What is Bhaja Pithe made of?
The main ingredients are rice flour, coconut, jaggery and oil.
When do you eat Bhaja Pithe?
Bhaja Pithe is usually eaten as a dessert.
