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.
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
- In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh cottage cheese, grated jaggery, rice flour, and cardamom powder.
- Add water gradually and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into flat round pancakes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the pancakes until they are 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 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