Arisa pitha

Arisa pitha
Arisa Pitha being served on a plate.
Alternative names"ଘି' ପିଠା"
Ghi' pitha
CourseDessert
Region or stateOdisha
Main ingredientsRice, Sugar, Cinnamon

Arisa pitha (Odia: ଆରିସା ପିଠା) is a traditional sweet pancake from Odisha, India. The crispy outer layer surrounds the soft insides. It is also known by the name 'Hilsa' in Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. It is a traditional sweet in Coastal Andhra of Andhra Pradesh as well, where it is known as 'Ariselu'.