Chhena Jhilli Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Chhena Jhilli is a popular sweet dish from Odisha, India. It is made with chhena (cottage cheese) and soaked in sugar syrup. The chhena is shaped into small spirals and deep-fried until golden brown. This crispy and syrup-soaked dessert is a delight for sweet lovers and is often served during festivals and celebrations.

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Ingredients for Chhena Jhilli Recipe

  • 50 gram Chhena
  • 1/5 cup Sugar
  • 0.40 cup Water
  • as needed Oil For Deep Frying
  • as needed Nuts For Garnishing

Directions: Chhena Jhilli Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a bowl, knead the chhena until smooth and soft.
  • STEP 2.Shape the chhena into small spirals and deep-fry until golden brown.
  • STEP 3.In a separate pan, prepare the sugar syrup by boiling water and sugar until it thickens.
  • STEP 4.Soak the fried chhena spirals in the sugar syrup for a few minutes.
  • STEP 5.Serve the Chhena Jhilli hot or chilled, garnished with nuts.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure the chhena is well-kneaded to achieve a smooth texture.
  • Fry the spirals in medium-hot oil to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.
  • You can add cardamom powder or rose water to the sugar syrup for additional flavor.

Storage and Serving

  • Chhena Jhilli can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve it as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet snack during festivals and celebrations.
Nutrition
value
554
calories per serving
26 g Fat13 g Protein65 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    26g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Carbs
    65g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    65g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    26g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    260mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    3mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    80mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    0mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    31mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    245mg
  • Selenium
    22mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp