India, April 13 -- Seasonal New Year celebration does call for rituals as well as traditional desserts. If Bohag Bihu is called the heartbeat of Assam, it won't be an exaggeration. This specific Bihu, starting on April 14, 2026, welcomes the Assamese New Year along with the seeding season. As the earthy smell of seeds and soil fills the air, the kitchen looks forward to the traditional dishes, where the Ghila Pitha recipe becomes the soul.

This Assamese rice cake is a cultural icon of Bohag Bihu celebration. For health-conscious foodies, Ghila Pitha recipe is certainly a guilt-free treat. If you start counting on modern desserts, mostly there are options laden with preservatives and refined sugars. However, this rice pitha contains the g...