Roshogolla-Style Chhena Poda

Name: Roshogolla-Style Chhena Poda
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 cup, crumbled cottage cheese; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 tsp cardamom powder; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tbsp ghee

A melt-in-the-mouth Bengali dessert made with fresh cottage cheese, sugar, and cardamom, finished with a delicate caramelized crust.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Desserts

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

1 cup, crumbled cottage cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp ghee

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix crumbled cottage cheese, sugar, cardamom powder, and cornstarch until well combined.
Step 2: Add milk and knead for 2 minutes until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
Step 3: Shape dough into 12 small balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter) and place them on a greased baking sheet.
Step 4: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt ghee in a small pan and brush lightly over the dough balls.
Step 5: Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown on top and firm to the touch. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.