Winter pitha with date gur
খেজুর গুড়ের শীতের পিঠা
Steamed bhapa pitha and syrupy patishapta, eaten hot on cold mornings.
At a glance
- Where
- Magura district, Khulna division
- Price
- Approx. 10–20 BDT per piece at stalls
- Where to try
- Evening pitha stalls around Magura town
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan)
In the cold months, homes and roadside stalls make rice-flour cakes filled or soaked with new date gur. Bhapa pitha is steamed in small pots with coconut and gur inside. Chitoi pitha comes with hot gur syrup, and patishapta are thin crepes rolled around sweet filling. Look for stalls near bus stands and bazars in the evening.
Common questions
Where can you eat Winter pitha with date gur?
Evening pitha stalls around Magura town.
How much does Winter pitha with date gur cost?
Approx. 10–20 BDT per piece at stalls.
When is the best time to try Winter pitha with date gur?
Winter (Dec–Jan).
Which district is Winter pitha with date gur from?
Magura district, Khulna division.
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