Cottage Cheese Pancakes (chhena Poda Jhili Pitha)
Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Chhena Poda Jhili Pitha) are a popular traditional dish from Oriya Cuisine. These delicious pancakes are made with cottage cheese and are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (chhena)
- 1 cup semolina (sooji)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, semolina, sugar, cardamom powder, and milk to form a smooth batter.
- Heat a non-stick pan and brush it with ghee.
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it into a round shape.
- Cook on medium heat until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more ghee to the pan as needed.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
- Serve the cottage cheese pancakes hot with a drizzle of honey or syrup.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Non-stick pan Ladle
Tools
Spatula Brush for ghee
Serving suggestions
Serving Suggestions: Enjoy the cottage cheese pancakes with a side of fresh fruit or a hot cup of tea.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure the pan is hot before pouring the batter to ensure a golden brown crust.
Cost
$8