Cheese Fritters In Sugar Syrup (chenna Jhili)

Cheese Fritters in Sugar Syrup, also known as Chenna Jhili, is a popular sweet dish from Odia Cuisine. These fritters are made with fresh cheese and soaked in a delightful sugar syrup, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.

Cheese Fritters In Sugar Syrup (chenna Jhili)

Ingredients

  • 1 liter full-fat milk
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Boil the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan. Once it comes to a boil, add the lemon juice and stir until the milk curdles.
  2. Strain the curdled milk through a muslin cloth to separate the cheese (chenna) from the whey. Rinse the chenna under cold water to remove the lemony flavor.
  3. Knead the chenna until it becomes smooth and roll it into small balls. Flatten the balls slightly to form fritters.
  4. Heat oil in a pan and fry the fritters until they turn golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  5. In a separate pan, combine the sugar and water to make the sugar syrup. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the fried fritters to the sugar syrup and let them soak for at least 2 hours.
  7. Sprinkle cardamom powder over the fritters before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
8g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Heavy-bottomed pan Muslin cloth Frying pan

Tools

Mixing spoon Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Cheese Fritters in Sugar Syrup as a delightful dessert after a traditional Odia meal.

Tips & tricks

For best results, ensure that the cheese fritters are completely soaked in the sugar syrup for a rich and sweet flavor.

Cost

$8