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Poush Sankranti: Try these Bengali Pithes for a delightful festive feast

Makar Sankranti in Bengal: Celebrated as Poush Sankranti, it features the famous Ganga Sagar Mela, hosting various desserts like pithe and pathisapta.

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Doodh Puli: Rice flour and jaggery-coconut sweet enjoyed with sweetened milk, resembling modak or gujiya.

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Chakli Pithe: Similar to appam, served with jaggery syrup, presenting a thin crepe-like texture.

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Gokul Pithe: A Bengali favorite, fried and drenched in sugar syrup, offering a delightful melt-in-the-mouth experience.

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Rosh Bora: A simple and tasty treat for Makar Sankranti, easy to prepare and enjoy during the winter.

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Pathisapta: Made with rice flour, stuffed with caramelized jaggery, coconut, and sometimes khoya, a delightful sweet.

Source: Makar Sankranti