Cottage Cheese Pancakes (chhena Gaja Pitha)
Cottage Cheese Pancakes, also known as Chhena Gaja Pitha, are a delicious and traditional dish from Oriya Cuisine. These sweet and savory pancakes are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (chhena)
- 1 cup semolina (sooji)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, semolina, sugar, and cardamom powder. Mix well to form a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into flat round pancakes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the pancakes until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the pancakes from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the cottage cheese pancakes hot with a sprinkle of sugar on top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Frying pan Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the cottage cheese pancakes with a side of fresh fruit and a hot cup of tea.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of ghee to the pancake dough.
Cost
$5