“Traditional Odisha Chhena Poda – Roasted Cottage Cheese Cake”
Soft, moist, and absolutely delicious—Odisha’s famous Chhena Poda is a traditional baked dessert made from fresh homemade cottage cheese. With its caramelized crust and rich texture, it closely resembles a cheesecake—earning it the nickname “Indian Baked Cheesecake.” But unlike the classic Western version, this one’s made with chhena, semolina, desi khand, and cardamom for that authentic desi touch. Serve it warm or chilled—either way, it’s a must-try treat!
#ChhenaPoda #OdishaSpecial #IndianDesserts #CottageCheeseCake #BakedDesserts #TraditionalSweets #FestiveTreats #HomemadeGoodness #DesiDesserts #AuthenticFlavors
“Traditional Odisha Chhena Poda – Roasted Cottage Cheese Cake”
Soft, moist, and absolutely delicious—Odisha’s famous Chhena Poda is a traditional baked dessert made from fresh homemade cottage cheese. With its caramelized crust and rich texture, it closely resembles a cheesecake—earning it the nickname “Indian Baked Cheesecake.” But unlike the classic Western version, this one’s made with chhena, semolina, desi khand, and cardamom for that authentic desi touch. Serve it warm or chilled—either way, it’s a must-try treat!
#ChhenaPoda #OdishaSpecial #IndianDesserts #CottageCheeseCake #BakedDesserts #TraditionalSweets #FestiveTreats #HomemadeGoodness #DesiDesserts #AuthenticFlavors
Cooking Instructions
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Prepare Fresh Chhena:
• Boil the milk in a pot, stirring occasionally. Once it reaches a boil, turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.
• Gradually add the vinegar-water mixture, one tablespoon at a time, stirring continuously to curdle the milk.
• Strain the curdled milk using a fine strainer or muslin cloth. Reserve the strained whey (chhena water) for later use.
• Rinse the chhena with fresh water to remove any sour taste.
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Prepare the Chhena Mixture:
• Transfer the chhena to a mixing bowl. Add semolina and desi khand. Mix well with clean hands until smooth.
• Add 2 tbsp chhena water, mix, cover, and let it rest for 20-25 minutes.
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Prepare the Baking Pan & Oven:
• Grease a baking pan with ghee, line it with butter paper, and grease it again.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C for 10 minutes.
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Final Mixing & Assembling:
• After resting, add melted ghee and cardamom powder to the chhena mixture. Mix well.
• Add 2 tbsp reserved chhena water and combine until smooth. The mixture should be soft but not too runny.
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Bake the Chhena Poda:
• Pour the prepared mixture into the greased baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Tap the pan twice to remove air bubbles. Garnish with sliced almonds and saffron.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cool & Serve:
• Allow it to cool completely before demolding. Garnish with silver leaf if using.
• Slice and enjoy this soft, moist, and aromatic Chhena Poda!
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