Cottage Cheese Fritters (chhena Poda Jhola Puli)

Cottage Cheese Fritters, also known as Chhena Poda Jhola Puli, are a popular sweet dish from Oriya Cuisine. These fritters are made with cottage cheese and are a delicious treat for any occasion.

Cottage Cheese Fritters (chhena Poda Jhola Puli)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese (chhena)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • Oil for frying
  • Water for jhola (syrup)

Instructions

  1. Start by mashing the cottage cheese in a bowl.
  2. Add sugar and cardamom powder to the mashed cottage cheese and mix well.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
  4. Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into fritters.
  5. Heat oil in a pan and fry the fritters until they turn golden brown.
  6. In a separate pan, prepare a syrup (jhola) by boiling water and sugar together.
  7. Dip the fried fritters into the hot syrup and let them soak for a few minutes.
  8. Remove the fritters from the syrup and serve them warm.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Mixing bowl Frying pan Saucepan

Tools

Masher Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the Cottage Cheese Fritters with a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk and a sprinkle of chopped nuts for an extra indulgent treat.

Tips & tricks

Make sure the syrup is hot when dipping the fritters to ensure they soak up the sweetness.

Cost

$8