Cottage Cheese Pancakes (chhena Kheeri Puli Pitha)

Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Chhena Kheeri Puli Pitha) are a traditional Oriya delicacy that combines the richness of cottage cheese with the sweetness of jaggery and the fragrance of cardamom. These pancakes are a popular choice for breakfast or as a sweet treat for special occasions.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes (chhena Kheeri Puli Pitha)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 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 cottage cheese, jaggery, rice flour, and cardamom powder.
  2. Add water gradually to form a smooth dough-like consistency.
  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 golden brown on both sides.
  5. Remove the pancakes from the pan and place them on a paper towel to remove 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
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
12g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Frying pan Spatula Paper towels

Tools

Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the cottage cheese pancakes with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for added sweetness.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can also add a handful of chopped nuts such as cashews or almonds to the pancake batter.

Cost

$8