Chhena Poda

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Chhena Poda

Baked Cottage Cheese Dessert Origin: Odisha

 Introduction
Odisha’s famous “roasted cheese” dessert made from chhena, sugar, and semolina.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chhena

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 2 tbsp semolina

1 tsp cardamom powder

Instructions
Mix all ingredients, shape into cake, bake until golden brown.

Pro Tips
Caramelize the baking pan for richer flavor.
Use fresh chhena for softness.

Serving Suggestions
Serve warm or chilled.

Fun Fact
Chhena Poda was accidentally invented by a baker in Nayagarh.