Chhena jalebi

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

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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

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References

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  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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