Cheese Fritters In Sugar Syrup (chhena Jhili)
Cheese Fritters in Sugar Syrup (Chhena Jhili) is a popular sweet dish from the Odia Cuisine. These fritters are made from fresh cheese and soaked in a delicious sugar syrup, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cheese (chhena)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, crumble the fresh cheese and knead it into a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into fritters.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the fritters until they turn golden brown. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate pan, combine sugar, water, and cardamom powder to make the sugar syrup. Bring it to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the fried fritters to the sugar syrup and let them soak for 1-2 hours.
- Once soaked, the cheese fritters in sugar syrup are ready to be served.
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
Mixing bowl Frying pan Saucepan
Tools
Mixing spoon Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the cheese fritters in sugar syrup as a dessert after a traditional Odia meal.
Tips & tricks
For best results, ensure that the fritters are well soaked in the sugar syrup to enhance their flavor.
Cost
$5