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.
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
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, jaggery, rice flour, and cardamom powder.
- Add water gradually to form a smooth dough-like consistency.
- 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 golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the pancakes from the pan and place them on a paper towel to remove 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
- 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