Cheese Pudding (chhena Kheeri)

Cheese Pudding (Chhena Kheeri) is a traditional dessert from Odia Cuisine that is creamy, rich, and full of delicious flavors. This sweet dish is made with fresh cheese, milk, and sugar, and is often garnished with nuts and saffron.

Cheese Pudding (chhena Kheeri)

Ingredients

  • 1 liter whole milk
  • 1 lemon (juiced)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)
  • A pinch of saffron strands

Instructions

  1. Boil the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan.
  2. Once the milk comes to a boil, add the lemon juice and stir until the milk curdles.
  3. Strain the curdled milk through a muslin cloth to separate the cheese (chhena) from the whey.
  4. In a separate pan, heat the chhena and sugar together, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
  5. Add the chopped nuts and saffron strands, and mix well.
  6. Remove from heat and let it cool before refrigerating for a few hours.
  7. Serve chilled and garnish with more nuts and saffron strands if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Heavy-bottomed pan Muslin cloth

Tools

Spatula Mixing bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Cheese Pudding (Chhena Kheeri) as a delightful dessert after a traditional Odia meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can also add a few drops of rose water or cardamom powder to the pudding.

Cost

$5