Mug Pakon Pitha/Cake
Mug Pakon Pitha, also known as Mug Pakon Cake, is a traditional Bangladeshi delicacy that holds a special place in the hearts of its people. This delectable dessert is prepared using mug dal (red lentils), which are soaked overnight and then ground into a smooth paste. The batter is flavored with aromatic spices like cardamom and cinnamon, giving it a delightful fragrance.
This sweet treat is often enjoyed during festive occasions such as weddings, Eid, and other celebrations. It is often served with a drizzle of syrup made from sugar and water, adding a hint of sweetness to the already flavorful dish. Mug Pakon Pitha represents the rich culinary heritage of Bangladesh, where the use of lentils in desserts showcases the country’s creativity in creating unique and delicious recipes.
Whether served as a dessert or enjoyed with a cup of tea, Mug Pakon Pitha offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that are sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who tries it.
Contributors Bio
My name is Hafsa Taslim. I have been cooking for many years now. Seeing my mother and sister cook, my interest in cooking developed naturally. They are excellent cooks, which inspired me to take risks in the kitchen. I would create new dishes out of my passion, and everyone praised the food. As a result, my enthusiasm for cooking grew. When I started attending college, I decided that I needed to do something with this. That’s when I created my own Facebook page called “Hafsa’s Kitchen” and started selling the food I cooked there. Alhamdulillah, I have been able to take this page forward successfully.
আমার নাম হাফসা তাসলিম। আমি অনেক বছর আগে থেকেই রান্না টুকটাক করে করি। মা- বোন কে দেখেই মূলত রান্নার প্রতি আগ্রহ জন্মে। তারা খুব ভালো রান্না করেন যার জন্য আমার এর প্রতি ঝোঁক ছিল। শখের বশেই নতুন নতুন আইটেম বানাতাম এবং সবাই বেশ প্রশংসা করতো খাবারের। সেই থেকেই রান্না র প্রতি আগ্রহ বেড়ে যায়। আমি যখন কলেজ এ পড়ি তখন আমি সিদ্ধান্ত নিলাম আমার এইটা নিয়ে এখন কিছু করা দরকার। তখন নিজের একটি ফেসবুক পেজ খুলি । এবং নাম দেই- হাফসা’স কিচেন এবং সেইখানে আমি রান্না করা খাবার সেল করা শুরু করলাম। তারপর আলহামদুলিল্লাহ আমার এই পেজটি অনেকটা এগিয়ে আনতে পেরেছি আমি।
Ingredients
For the Pancake
- 1 cup yellow lentils moong dal
- 2 cups all-purpose flour maida
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- water sufficient
- cooking oil for frying the pancakes
For the Syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cardamom
Instructions
- First, dry roast the mung beans in a pan. Then, wash them thoroughly and cook with an adequate amount of water until fully cooked.
- Once the mung beans are fully cooked, add a pinch of salt and mix well. Now, add all-purpose flour and knead it to make a dough similar to roti dough.
- While kneading the dough, add a little oil to it. After the dough is ready, let it rest for a while.
- For convenience, divide the dough into two parts and roll each part into a thin, circular shape of about half an inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into various shapes using a saanjh or a knife, and decorate them with date palm jaggery pieces or threads according to your preference.
- In a separate pan, heat the syrup ingredients and bring them to a boil. Stir continuously until the syrup thickens slightly. Once the syrup is ready, remove the pan from heat.
- Now, heat oil in a pan for frying the pancakes. When the oil is hot enough, fry the pancakes slowly until they turn golden brown. Take care to maintain medium heat while frying so that the pancakes don't turn red quickly, but cook properly on the inside.
- After frying, remove the pancakes from the oil and immediately dip them into the warm syrup. Do not keep the pancakes in the syrup for too long. Within two to three minutes, remove them from the syrup and place them on a plate.
