Cottage Cheese Pancakes (chhena Poda Jhola Puli Pitha)

Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Chhena Poda Jhola Puli Pitha) are a traditional delicacy from the Oriya Cuisine, known for their unique flavors and textures. These pancakes are made with cottage cheese and are typically served as a sweet treat or dessert.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes (chhena Poda Jhola Puli Pitha)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup semolina
  • 1 cup jaggery (or sugar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/4 cup grated coconut
  • Water as needed

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, semolina, jaggery, cardamom powder, and grated coconut.
  2. Add water gradually to form a thick batter.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat and grease it with oil.
  4. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it into a round shape.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  7. 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

Serving suggestions

These cottage cheese pancakes are best served hot with a side of fresh fruit or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can also add a handful of chopped nuts to the batter before cooking the pancakes.

Cost

$8