What is the Tamil word pitham In English?

"Pitham" in Tamil doesn't have a direct one-word translation in English. It's a broad term that encompasses a variety of sweet and savory steamed puddings, cakes, and dumplings in Tamil cuisine.

Here are some English terms that might be used to describe specific types of pitham:

* Sweet Pithams:

* Cake

* Pudding

* Dumpling

* Sweetbread

* Savory Pithams:

* Savory cake

* Savory pudding

* Dumpling

* Stuffed bread

The best English translation would depend on the specific type of pitham you're referring to.

For example, "Nei Pitham" (ghee pudding) could be translated as "ghee pudding" or "sweet ghee cake."