Authentic Odia Chhenna Poda with Warm Jaggery Syrup
Experience the caramelized delight of Odisha's famous baked cheese dessert, deeply rich and aromatic. Infused with cardamom and roasted nuts, this sweet masterpiece offers a smoky, melt-in-the-mouth texture.
70min
Total Time
6
Servings
Odia
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Knead the fresh chhena and semolina together on a clean surface until smooth and creamy.
2
Add the powdered sugar and cardamom powder, continuing to knead gently for five more minutes.
3
Stir in the warm milk, ghee, cashews, and raisins to form a soft, moist dough mixture.
4
Line a baking pan with parchment paper and grease it generously with remaining ghee.
5
Transfer the chhena mixture into the pan, pressing it down evenly into a compact cake shape.
6
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 45 to 50 minutes until the top turns deep golden brown.
7
Allow the chhena poda to cool completely before slicing into portions.
8
Serve at room temperature drizzled generously with warm jaggery syrup.
Ingredients
500 grams fresh homemade chhena or paneer
150 grams organic powdered sugar
2 tablespoons semolina (sooji)
3 tablespoons ghee
1/2 cup warm milk
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
2 tablespoons cashews and raisins
1/4 cup liquid jaggery for drizzling
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.