Mango Syrup Chhena Balls

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Soft cottage cheese balls simmered in a sweet mango-infused syrup, a traditional Bangladeshi dessert. This Bangladeshi-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers chhena, sugar, water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Bangladeshi cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Take 1 cup chhena and roll into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball with 1 tsp cornstarch.
  2. Step 2: In a pot, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 1 medium diced mango (about 1/2 cup), and 1/4 tsp crushed cardamom. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add the coated chhena balls to the simmering syrup and cook for 5 minutes until soft and syrup thickens.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 pinch saffron and simmer for 2 more minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

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