Chhena Poda.( Traditional Indian Baked Cheese Cake)

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Chhena Poda.( Traditional Indian Baked Cheese Cake)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 35 Min

Total Time : 55 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 6
  • 2 litre milk


  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice


  • 1 tablespoon semolina


  • 4 teaspoon ghee


  • 1 cup powdered sugar


  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder


  • 1 tablespoon cashew nuts


  • 1 tablespoon raisins


  • 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

  • Boil the milk in a heavy bottom pan,when the milk starts boiling gradually add the lemon juice and stir slowly.
  • When milk gets curdled turns off the heat.
  • Now strain the chhena(cottage cheese)through a muslin cloth.
  • Mash the chhena till smooth.
  • Lightly fry the cashew nuts and raisins.
  • Add sugar,cardamom powder, fried nuts and milk to the chhena and mix properly.
  • Grease a baking tin with ghee,sprinkle some sugar and heat the pan to caramelized the sugar.
  • Pour the mixture in to the baking tin and bake in a pre heated oven at 180 degree for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Check the help of a toothpick if it's come out on a plate when it's hot.
  • Slice it and serve hot or cold.