Sweet Cheese Fritters (chhena Gaja)

Sweet Cheese Fritters, also known as Chhena Gaja, are a popular dessert from Odia Cuisine. These fritters are made with fresh cheese and soaked in sugar syrup, making them a delicious sweet treat.

Sweet Cheese Fritters (chhena Gaja)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chhena (fresh cheese)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, knead the chhena until smooth.
  2. Divide the chhena into small portions and shape them into oval fritters.
  3. In a separate pan, combine sugar and water to make a sugar syrup. Add cardamom powder and let it simmer.
  4. Heat oil in a pan for frying.
  5. Dip the chhena fritters in all-purpose flour and then fry them until golden brown.
  6. Remove the fried fritters and soak them in the sugar syrup for a few hours.
  7. Serve the sweet cheese fritters (Chhena Gaja) and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Pan Frying pan

Tools

Mixing spoon Tongs Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the sweet cheese fritters with a sprinkle of chopped nuts or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to squeeze out any excess water from the chhena before using it to make the fritters.

Cost

$5