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Chhena jalebi

Chhena jilapi
Alternative names	Chhena Jhilapi
Course	Dessert
Place of origin	India
Region or state	Odisha
Associated cuisine	India
Main ingredients	Cottage cheese or chhena, sugar
Similar dishes	Jalebi, Imarti, Shahi jilapi
Media: Chhena jalebi

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.

Preparation

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. 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

• Jalebi
• Khira sagara
• Oriya cuisine
• Bangladeshi cuisine

References

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)

External links

• Orissadiary: Chhena Jilabi
• Chhena Jalebi

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