Cottage Cheese Fritters (chhena Jhili)
Cottage Cheese Fritters, also known as Chhena Jhili, are a popular sweet dish from the state of Odisha in India. These fritters are made with fresh cottage cheese and are soaked in sugar syrup, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cottage cheese (chhena)
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Start by kneading the cottage cheese until it becomes smooth and free of any lumps.
- Divide the cottage cheese into small portions and shape them into cylindrical or oval fritters.
- In a deep pan, heat the water and sugar to make a sugar syrup. Once the syrup is ready, add the cardamom powder and keep it warm.
- Heat oil in a separate pan and deep fry the cottage cheese fritters until they turn golden brown.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and immediately soak them in the warm sugar syrup for at least 30 minutes.
- Once soaked, the Chhena Jhili is ready to be served.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Deep pan Frying pan
Tools
Tongs Mixing bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Cottage Cheese Fritters (Chhena Jhili) warm or chilled as a dessert.
Tips & tricks
For best results, ensure that the cottage cheese fritters are completely soaked in the sugar syrup to achieve the perfect sweetness.
Cost
$5