Cottage Cheese Fritters (chhena Gaja Jhili Puli)

Cottage Cheese Fritters, also known as Chhena Gaja Jhili Puli, are a popular sweet dish from Oriya Cuisine. These fritters are made with fresh cottage cheese and are soaked in sugar syrup, making them a delightful treat for special occasions and festivals.

Cottage Cheese Fritters (chhena Gaja Jhili Puli)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cottage cheese (chhena)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, knead the cottage cheese until smooth.
  2. Divide the cottage cheese into small portions and shape them into oval fritters.
  3. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the fritters until golden brown. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a separate pan, combine sugar and water to make a sugar syrup. Add cardamom powder and bring to a boil.
  5. Place the fried fritters into the sugar syrup and let them soak for 2-3 hours.
  6. Once soaked, remove the fritters from the syrup and serve.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Deep pan Bowl Pan for making sugar syrup

Tools

Frying spoon Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Cottage Cheese Fritters as a dessert for special occasions or festivals. They pair well with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Tips & tricks

For best results, ensure the cottage cheese fritters are well soaked in the sugar syrup to achieve the perfect sweetness.

Cost

$5