Cottage Cheese Fritters (chhena Gaja Jhola Puli)

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

Cottage Cheese Fritters (chhena Gaja Jhola Puli)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese (chhena)
  • 1 cup semolina (sooji)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese and semolina to form a smooth dough.
  2. Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into fritters.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the fritters until golden brown.
  4. In a separate pan, combine sugar and water to make a sugar syrup.
  5. Add cardamom powder to the syrup and bring it to a boil.
  6. Soak the fried fritters in the sugar syrup for 1-2 hours.
  7. Once soaked, the Cottage Cheese Fritters 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
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
8g
Fat
3g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Frying pan Saucepan

Tools

Knife Slotted spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Cottage Cheese Fritters as a sweet treat during festive gatherings or special occasions.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can also add saffron strands to the sugar syrup.

Cost

$8