Chhena Jhili
 Chhena Jhili | |
| Type | sweet |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Nimapada, Odisha, India |
| Region or state | Nimapada, Odisha |
| Main ingredients | Cheese, syrup |
Chhena jhili (Odia: ଛେନାଝିଲି) is a popular dessert consisting of fried chhena (cheese curds) and sugar syrup from Odisha, India. It originates from Nimapada in Puri district.[1] Its preparation has been compared to gulab jamun.[2]
Besides chhena and sugar, other ingredients in the dish include wheat flour, cardamom, and ghee.
References
- ^ "#Chenna jhili Recipe by Richa Amit Jaiswal". Cookpad. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "7 Famous Foods From Berhampur, From Ghugni Chaat To Chhena Jhili". Slurrp. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
