Chhena jalebi

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Chhena jalebi
Alternative namesChhena Jhilapi
CourseDessert
Place of originDhaka, Bengal
Region or stateOdisha, Bengal and Eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent
Associated national cuisineIndia, Bangladesh
Main ingredientsCottage cheese or chhena, sugar
Similar dishesJalebi, Imarti, Shahi jilapi

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.

Preparation[edit]

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]

References[edit]

  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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