Odisha Chenna Poda
Odisha's beloved caramelized cottage cheese cake offers a rich, smoky sweetness with notes of cardamom and toasted nuts. Slow-baked to absolute perfection, this rustic dessert is a true festive masterpiece.
80min
Total Time
6
Servings
Odia
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Knead the fresh chenna and semolina together in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
2
Add sugar, cardamom powder, and half of the ghee, continuing to knead for another five minutes.
3
Stir in the cashews, raisins, and warm milk to achieve a dropping consistency batter.
4
Grease a baking tin with the remaining ghee and dust it lightly with a little sugar for caramelization.
5
Pour the chenna mixture into the prepared tin and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 50 to 60 minutes until the top is deeply golden brown.
6
Allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Ingredients
500 grams fresh chenna or paneer
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons semolina (suji)
3 tablespoons ghee
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
2 tablespoons cashews and raisins
1/4 cup warm milk
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.