'Burnt cheese': caramelised baked cheesecake of Odisha.
History
Chhena poda is a baked cheese dessert from Odisha, said to have been invented in Nayagarh by Sudarshan Sahu in the 1930s. 'Poda' means burnt. It is the favourite sweet of Lord Jagannath.
Why it exists
The burnt caramel outside and soft inside is a unique sweet.
Ingredients
- Chhena
- Sugar
- Semolina
- Cardamom
- Cashews
- Ghee
How it's made
- Mix chhena with sugar and semolina
- Add cardamom and nuts
- Pour into a greased tin lined with sal leaves
- Bake slowly for 1.5-2 hours until brown
- Cool and slice
how to eat it
Serve & eat
Warm.
Ratings & notes
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