Handesh

Teler Pitha (তেলের পিঠা), also known as Gurer Sondesh (গুড়ের সন্দেশ) and known in Sylhet as Handesh (Bengali: হান্দেশ), is a sweet and puffy deep-fried snack.[1] It is a deep-fried molasses and rice flour cake.[2] In earlier days, like other Pithas, this delicacy used to be made from rice threshed by the unmotorized Dheki.[3] It is very popular at the time of the Eid festival of the Sylhetis and can be eaten with tea as a snack.[4] It is also famous on special occasions such as naming ceremonies and wedding festivities.[5]

Handesh

Alternative names	Teler pitha, Gurer sandesh
Type	Dessert
Course	Breakfast and light refreshment
Place of origin	Bangladesh
Region or state	Sylhet region
Main ingredients	Molasses or sugar and rice flour
Cookbook: Handesh

Ingredients

Molasses or sugar, rice flour, plain flour, water and oil.[6]

Method

Molasses or sugar is added to a large mixing bowl when water is poured at the same time. There are different types of molasses. Rice flour and plain flour are added to make a smooth batter. The batter is thoroughly whisk until it is smooth. Then oil is poured to deep-fry. Once the oil is hot, the heat is reduced to low–medium. Finally, the batter is dropped one by one to the oil to make the Handesh.

References

1. "Sweet and Savoury Snacks Enjoyed in a Bengali Household". www.desiblitz.com. November 28, 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
2. "What is Bangladeshi cuisine? The classic spices, staples and desserts of Bangladesh". Metro (British newspaper). 22 Aug 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
3. "ঢেঁকি". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 26 Feb 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
4. "'হান্দেশ' ও 'নুনগড়া'র স্বাদে ঈদ আনন্দ". Samakal (in Bengali). 27 July 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
5. "Handesh – Bangladeshi rice flour and date molasses cakes". Great British Chefs. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
6. "Bangladeshi rice flour and date molasses cakes (Handesh) recipe". Eat Your Books. Retrieved 25 April 2020.

See also

• Pitha
• Bangladeshi cuisine