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.
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
- In a mixing bowl, knead the chhena until smooth.
- Divide the chhena into small portions and shape them into oval fritters.
- In a separate pan, combine sugar and water to make a sugar syrup. Add cardamom powder and let it simmer.
- Heat oil in a pan for frying.
- Dip the chhena fritters in all-purpose flour and then fry them until golden brown.
- Remove the fried fritters and soak them in the sugar syrup for a few hours.
- 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