Cottage Cheese Fritters (chhena Poda Jhili)

Cottage Cheese Fritters, also known as Chhena Poda Jhili, are a popular sweet dish from the Oriya Cuisine. These fritters are made with fresh cottage cheese, sugar, and a hint of cardamom, resulting in a delightful dessert that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Cottage Cheese Fritters (chhena Poda Jhili)

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, crumble the cottage cheese and add sugar. Mix well until the sugar is completely incorporated into the cheese.
  2. Add cardamom powder to the mixture and knead it into a smooth dough.
  3. Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into round flat discs or any desired shape.
  4. Heat oil in a deep pan and carefully slide in the shaped fritters. Fry on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  5. Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  6. Serve the cottage cheese fritters (Chhena Poda Jhili) hot or at room temperature.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
8g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Deep frying pan Slotted spoon Paper towels

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Cottage Cheese Fritters with a drizzle of honey or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Tips & tricks

Make sure the oil is at the right temperature before frying the fritters to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.

Cost

$5