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{{Short description|Indian dessert}}
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| name            = Chhena jalebi
| name            = Chhena jalebi
| image            jilipi.jpg  
| image            = Food-chhanar-jilipi.jpg
| caption          =Chhena jilapi  
| caption          = Chhena jilapi  
| alternate_name  = Chhena Jhilapi
| alternate_name  = Chhena jhilapi
| country          = [[Dhaka]], [[Bengal]]
| country          = [[India]]  
| region          = [[Odisha]], [[Bengal]] and Eastern regions of the [[Indian subcontinent]]
| region          = [[Odisha]]
| national_cuisine = [[Indian cuisine|India]], [[Bangladeshi cuisine|Bangladesh]]
| national_cuisine = [[Indian cuisine|India]]
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| course          = [[Dessert]]
| course          = [[Dessert]]
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|similar_dish=[[Jalebi]], [[Imarti]], [[ Shahi jilapi]]|image_size=250px}}
|similar_dish=[[Jalebi]], [[imarti]], [[ shahi jilapi]]|image_size=250px}}
'''Chhena jalebi''', '''Chhena jilapi''' or '''Chhanar jilipi''' is a sweet dish originally from coastal Eastern [[Indian subcontinent]] in eastern India, a state known for desserts made of [[chhena]]. Its popularity has spread beyond coastal [[Odisha]], [[Bengal]] and other Eastern regions of the [[Indian subcontinent]].
'''Chhena jalebi''' or '''chhena jilapi'''(ଛେନା ଜିଲାପି)is a sweet dish originally from the eastern state of [[Odisha]] in the [[Indian subcontinent]]. It is a dessert made from [[chhena]]. It is popular in Odisha, [[West Bengal]], [[Bangladesh]] and other eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent.


==Preparation==
==Preparation==
Chhena jilapi are made in a manner very similar to regular [[jalebi]]s which are popular throughout India. However, the basic ingredient is fresh curd cheese called [[chhenna]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-02/travel/32507631_1_odisha-sweet-dish-sugar |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130201000615/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-02/travel/32507631_1_odisha-sweet-dish-sugar |url-status= dead |archive-date= 1 February 2013 |title=Discover Odisha’s ‘sweet’ magic |first=Deepika |last=Sahu|year=2012 |quote=chenna jilapi (A jalebi made with cheese) |work= [[The Times of India]] |access-date=3 July 2012}}</ref>
Chhena jilapi are made in a manner very similar to regular [[jalebi]]s which are popular throughout India. However, the basic ingredient is fresh curd cheese called [[chhenna]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/ |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130201000615/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-02/travel/32507631_1_odisha-sweet-dish-sugar |url-status= live |archive-date= 1 February 2013 |title=Discover Odisha's 'sweet' magic |first=Deepika |last=Sahu|year=2012 |quote=chenna jilapi (A jalebi made with cheese) |work= [[The Times of India]] |access-date=3 July 2012}}</ref>
Fresh chhena is thoroughly kneaded and rolled up into shapes similar to pretzels, before being deep fried. The fully fried chhena pretzels are then soaked in a sugary syrup. Chhena jilapis are served either hot or chilled.
Fresh chhena is thoroughly kneaded and rolled up into shapes similar to pretzels, before being deep fried. The fully fried chhena pretzels are then soaked in a sugary syrup. Chhena jilapis are served either hot or chilled.


==See also==
==See also==
{{portal|Food}}
{{portal|Food}}
*[[Jalebi]]
*[[Khira sagara]]
*[[Khira sagara]]
*[[Oriya cuisine]]
*[[Oriya cuisine]]
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{{Cheese dishes}}
{{Cheese dishes}}
{{Bangladeshi dishes}}
{{Indian Dishes}}
{{Indian Dishes}}


[[Category:Indian cheese dishes]]
[[Category:Indian cheese dishes]]
[[Category:Indian desserts]]
[[Category:Indian desserts]]
[[Category:Odia cuisine]]
[[Category:Cuisine of Odisha]]
[[Category:Cheese desserts]]


 
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Chhena jalebi
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Chhena jilapi
Alternative namesChhena jhilapi
CourseDessert
Place of originIndia
Region or stateOdisha
Associated national cuisineIndia
Main ingredientsCottage cheese or chhena, sugar
Similar dishesJalebi, imarti, shahi jilapi

Chhena jalebi or chhena jilapi(ଛେନା ଜିଲାପି)is a sweet dish originally from the eastern state of Odisha in the Indian subcontinent. It is a dessert made from chhena. It is popular in Odisha, West Bengal, Bangladesh and other eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent.

Preparation[edit | edit source]

Chhena jilapi are made in a manner very similar to regular jalebis which are popular throughout India. However, the basic ingredient is fresh curd cheese called chhenna.[1] Fresh chhena is thoroughly kneaded and rolled up into shapes similar to pretzels, before being deep fried. The fully fried chhena pretzels are then soaked in a sugary syrup. Chhena jilapis are served either hot or chilled.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Sahu, Deepika (2012). "Discover Odisha's 'sweet' magic". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2012. chenna jilapi (A jalebi made with cheese)

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