Cottage Cheese Pancakes (chhena Kheeri Jhili Pitha)

Cottage Cheese Pancakes, also known as Chhena Kheeri Jhili Pitha, are a delicious and traditional Oriya dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. These pancakes are made with fresh cottage cheese and are flavored with cardamom and jaggery, giving them a unique and delightful taste.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes (chhena Kheeri Jhili Pitha)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cottage cheese (chhena)
  • 1 cup jaggery, grated
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh cottage cheese, grated jaggery, rice flour, and cardamom powder.
  2. Add water gradually and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
  3. Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into flat round pancakes.
  4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the pancakes until they are golden brown on both sides.
  5. Remove the pancakes from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  6. Serve the cottage cheese pancakes warm and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
8g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Frying pan Paper towels

Tools

Mixing spoon Knife

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: These cottage cheese pancakes can be served with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for added sweetness.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the pancakes to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.

Cost

$8