Chunga Pitha
🇧🇩 A dish from Bangladesh
Chunga pitha, Sunga pitha, Chungapura pitha or Sunga saul is a traditional rice cake (pitha) originating in the Assam and Sylhet region of South Asia. Though its main ingredients are bamboo and glutinous (sticky) rice, it is also made with binni rice, milk, sugar, coconut, and rice powder.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | glutinous rice, bamboo hollow, milk, sugar, coconut, rice powder |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | stuffed into bamboo tubes and slow-roasted or steamed |
| 👅Flavour & style | mildly sweet, smoky, soft and sticky |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | festive treat or snack |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Chunga Pitha come from?
Chunga Pitha is a dish that originated in Bangladesh.
What is Chunga Pitha?
Chunga pitha, Sunga pitha, Chungapura pitha or Sunga saul is a traditional rice cake (pitha) originating in the Assam and Sylhet region of South Asia. Though its main ingredients are bamboo and glutinous (sticky) rice, it is also made with binni rice, milk, sugar, coconut, and rice powder.