Cottage Cheese Curry (chhena Kheeri Jhola)

Cottage Cheese Curry, also known as Chhena Kheeri Jhola, is a traditional Oriya dish that is creamy, flavorful, and satisfying. This vegetarian curry is made with fresh cottage cheese (chhena) and a rich, spiced gravy. It's a perfect dish to serve with steamed rice or Indian bread.

Vegan Gluten Free Main Course Oriya Oriya Cuisine Cottage Cheese Curry Vegetarian
Cottage Cheese Curry (chhena Kheeri Jhola)

Ingredients

  • 500g fresh cottage cheese (chhena), crumbled
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, pureed
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Then, add the tomato puree and cook until the ghee separates.
  3. Whisk the yogurt and add it to the pan along with turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add the crumbled cottage cheese and mix well. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh cilantro 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
12g
Protein
15g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large pan Whisk Serving bowls

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Cottage Cheese Curry hot with steamed rice or naan bread.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can also add a splash of heavy cream to the curry before serving.

Cost

$10