During summer, milk curdles due to hot weather. Instead of discarding it, reuse it in several ways. One can make paneer or ...

Bhubaneswar: Sudasa Brata is unique to the state of Odisha and observed by married women. All the rituals are dedicated to ...

Rasgulla are soft, spongy balls made from chhena (cottage cheese) and soaked in light sugar syrup. Pantua is almost similar to gulab jamun, but with a deeper flavor and often more rustic. It is fried ...

Chhenapoda is a sweet dish made from cheese (chhena), sugar, cardamom and cashew nuts. Since 2022, the state has been observing ‘Chhenapoda Dibasa’ on April 11, marking the birth anniversary of ...

Squeeze out excess water and hang it for 30 minutes. Take the chhena (paneer) and knead it gently until smooth and soft. Do not over knead it should hold shape but not become greasy. Shape the chhena ...

Odisha is famous for many delightful sweets, but one dessert stands out above all, the deliciously caramelised chhena poda.

Prepare the chhena, boil milk, add leon juice/ vinegar to curdle it. Strain, rinse and hang in a muslin cloth to drain excess water. Mash the Chhena, once the chhena is moisture free but soft, mash it ...

Odia dessert Chhena Poda: Chhena poda, a beloved dessert from the eastern state of Odisha, holds a special place in the region’s rich culinary tradition. This unique sweet dish, which translates to ...

Made with fresh chhena and known for its light taste and texture, Sandesh is one of the most famous sweets of Bengal. If you haven’t tried it yet, then don’t miss it this time. Misti doi in ...

Here we bring you 10 authentic odisha sweets that originated in Odisha. Chhena poda means baked cheese in Odia. It is prepared by mixing cheese with semolina, sugar, cashews, and cardamom, and then ...

Chhena desserts can be easily made at home if you know the basics of prepping chhena. This staple ingredient can offer a wonderful texture if used well. Here are some easy, functional pointers you can ...