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.

Cottage Cheese Fritters (chhena Jhili)

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Start by kneading the cottage cheese until it becomes smooth and free of any lumps.
  2. Divide the cottage cheese into small portions and shape them into cylindrical or oval fritters.
  3. 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.
  4. Heat oil in a separate pan and deep fry the cottage cheese fritters until they turn golden brown.
  5. Remove the fritters from the oil and immediately soak them in the warm sugar syrup for at least 30 minutes.
  6. 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