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

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

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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