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Chhena jilapi | |
| Alternative names | Chhena jhilapi |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Odisha |
| Associatedcuisine | India |
| Main ingredients | Cottage cheese orchhena,sugar |
| Similar dishes | Jalebi,imarti,shahi jilapi |
Chhena jalebi orchhena jilapi(ଛେନା ଜିଲାପି)is a sweet dish originally from the eastern state ofOdisha in theIndian subcontinent. It is a dessert made fromchhena. It is popular in Odisha,West Bengal,Bangladesh and other eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Chhena jilapi are made in a manner very similar to regularjalebis which are popular throughout India. However, the basic ingredient is fresh curd cheese calledchhenna.[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.
chenna jilapi (A jalebi made with cheese)
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