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| Alternative names | Pakkon Pitha |
|---|---|
| Type | Pitha |
| Place of origin | Bangladesh |
| Region or state | Narsingdi, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Associated cuisine | Bangladeshi |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour |
| Ingredients generally used | Palm thorn, molasses |
Nakshi Pitha (Bengali: নকশি পিঠা, lit. 'Designed cake') or Pakkon Pitha[1] is a type of pitha made from rice flour. It is originally from Bangladesh. Various designs are made on the body of this pitha.[2]
- ^ "শীত মানেই নকশি পিঠা" [Winter means Nakshi Pitha]. Rtvonline.com (in Bengali). RTV. 31 December 2019. Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- ^ Shahida Khatun (2012). "Nakshi Pitha". In Islam, Sirajul; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 1 October 2024.