Authentic Odia Chhenna Poda Cheesecake
A magnificent traditional dessert from Odisha made with freshly curdled paneer, slow-baked until caramelized and rich. Infused with cardamom and nuts, it offers a smoky, sweet flavor.
90min
Total Time
6
Servings
Odia
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Crumble the fresh paneer in a wide bowl and knead it with the heel of your palm for 10 minutes until smooth.
2
Add sugar, semolina, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt to the kneaded paneer, mixing thoroughly.
3
Soak raisins and cashews in warm milk for 10 minutes, then add them along with the milk to the paneer mixture.
4
Grease a baking pan or cast-iron skillet generously with ghee and pour the batter into it, pressing down gently.
5
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake the mixture for 45 to 60 minutes until the top turns a deep golden brown.
6
Allow the chhena poda to cool completely inside the pan before slicing and serving.
Ingredients
500 grams fresh homemade paneer (chhena)
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons semolina (suji)
1/4 cup warm milk
1 teaspoon green cardamom powder
2 tablespoons ghee
2 tablespoons cashew nuts and raisins
A pinch of salt
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.