Tripura Chamar Pitha Sticky Rice Sesame Layered Cake Sweet

Method

1. 1

   Dissolve jaggery in 1/4 cup warm water. Cool slightly.

2. 2

   Dry-roast sesame seeds in a pan stirring constantly for 3 minutes until golden and popping. Cool.

3. 3

   Mix glutinous rice flour with a pinch of salt.

4. 4

   Add the cooled jaggery water gradually, mixing with hands. Add plain water 1 tbsp at a time until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add cardamom powder. Mix.

5. 5

   Grease a flat steaming tray or plate (20 cm diameter) with oil.

6. 6

   Divide the dough into two equal portions.

7. 7

   Press the first portion evenly across the bottom of the greased tray — about 1 cm thick.

8. 8

   Spread the roasted sesame seeds evenly over this first layer, pressing them gently into the dough.

9. 9

   Press the second portion of dough over the sesame layer. Smooth the top surface.

10. 10

    Set up a steamer with boiling water. Steam the cake for 20 to 25 minutes until completely cooked through and set.

11. 11

    Test by inserting a skewer — it should come out clean.

12. 12

    Cool for 10 minutes. Cut into squares or diamond shapes.

13. 13

    Serve warm or at room temperature.