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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cottage cheese (chhena)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, crumble the cottage cheese and add sugar. Mix well until the sugar is completely incorporated into the cheese.
- Add cardamom powder to the mixture and knead it into a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into round flat discs or any desired shape.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and carefully slide in the shaped fritters. Fry on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- 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