Odia Chhena Poda

How to prepare Chhena Poda 

Ingredients:

• Milk 1litre
• Semolina 1tbsp
• Sugar 3tbsp
• Desi Ghee 1tsp
• Dry fruits of your choice
• Ilaichi Powder 1/2tsp
• Lemon Juice 1tbsp

Preparation Method:

• Boil the milk in a kadai.
• Add lemon juice mixed with 1tsp of water slowly to the milk.
• Stir it continuesly on high flame till Chhena get separated .
• Strain to get the Chhena.
• Take the Chhena in a mixing bowl.
• Add Semolina, Sugar, Ilaichi powder, Dry fruits, ghee.
• Mash the Chhena well.
• Add the 2tbsp whey to the mixture.
• Greese the mould with ghee and add the Chhena mixture to it.
• Heat the pressure cooker.
• Add the salt and spread on base.
• Place a stand.
• Place the mould on stand.
• Cover the lid and bake it for 40mins.
• Check if the Chhena poda is done with the help of a wet knife.
• If it not sticking to the knife switch off the flame.
• Let it cool down.
• Demould the Chhena Poda to a plate.

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