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Chhena Poda

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Chhena Poda is a popular dessert from the Indian state of Odisha. Chef Tejasvi Chandela shares the recipe for this chhena-based dessert.

Serves4

Cooking Time12-14 Min

Meal Typesweet

Preparation Time10-12 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

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Ingredients

    • 250 gms cottage cheese

    • 1/2 cup jaggery powder

    • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

    • 1/4 tsp baking soda

    • 1/2 tbsp rice flour

    • 2 - 3 tbsp milk

    • 1 tbsp raisins

    • 1 tbsp chopped cashew nuts

    • butter for greasing

    • saffron and sugar syrup

    • edible silver leaves

    • cashew nuts for garnish

    • raisins for garnish

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Crumble the cottage cheese in a bowl, add jaggery powder and mix.

  2. 2

    Add cardamom powder, baking soda, rice flour, milk and mix.

  3. 3

    Add raisins, chopped cashew nuts and mix well.

  4. 4

    Grease the baking tin with butter and line it with banana leaves. Spread the mixture evenly.

  5. 5

    Bake the chhena poda in a preheated oven at 180 C for 25 mins.

  6. 6

    Demould the chhena poda and glaze it with sugar and saffron syrup.

  7. 7

    Garnish the chhena poda with edible silver leaves, cashew nuts and raisins.

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