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Winter morning means the habit of sipping a cup of tea through the fog in sleepy eyes. However, if this lazy morning is accompanied by a variety of delicious fillings with steaming hot Chitai Pitha, the winter atmosphere increases manifold. Chitai Pitha is an integral part of our Bengali culture, which becomes very popular in every house and small shops on the street corners when winter sets in. Especially when the soft and fluffy Chitai Pitha made in clay pots, like a net, gets a touch of red chili, dried coriander leaves or mustard filling, its taste feels like nectar.

When a plate of such hot steamed Chitai Pitha spread with a layer of delicious fillings comes in front of you, the first bite brings back memories of my childhood grandparents' house. The joy of eating pitha sitting next to the oven is like a piece of pure peace in today's mechanical life. When the spiciness and aroma of various spicy fillings mix inside the soft and spongy structure of the pitha, a wonderful taste explosion occurs in the mouth. Especially a little touch of mustard or dried fruits instantly removes the bite of winter. The atmosphere of winter seems to become darker with each bite.

Such a wonderful meal away from the mechanical noise of the city not only fills the stomach but also calms the mind instantly. In the busyness of work, we often forget the real taste of traditional food, but when such a plate comes in front of us, the pull of roots is felt intensely. The feeling of sharing hot pitha with a loved one is very sweet. Sitting in the sweet winter sun, such a hearty breakfast provides new energy for the whole day. Therefore, Bengalis mean waiting for this winter pitha festival and falling in love with its taste every time.