When Valli announced The Indian Cooking Challenge ,as always I was excited to try. A traditional sweet from Orrisa ,Chenna Poda was totally new to me.While reading the recipe I wondered how this would taste..caramel blending with paneer.I did not waste any time..and made it right away.Would have loved to click step by step pics as always but this time …well life is on a run!!
Getting on to the recipe….
250 gms………. freshly made paneer
¾ cup………….. sugar
½ cup………….. raisins ,almonds ,cashews
¼ tsp…………… cardamom pwd
1tsp…………….. sooji soaked in2tsp water
Sugar for caramel
Mash paneer thoroughly.
Add sugar,sooji and nuts.
Mix well.
Take a baking tin.
Sprinkle sugar.
Heat on slow fire till sugar melts and turns golden.
Cool.
Pour the paneer mix on the tin.
Cover with a foil paper.
Bake at 180deg for 20-25 mins.
Insert a stick and check if done.
The stick should come out clean.
Cool and refrigerate for at least 2hours before serving.
Demould and serve.
Keeps good for a week in refrigerator.
new to me..looks yummy!!
Spicy-Aroma
delicious and authentic recipe!!looks so beautiful and tempting..
Anjana
Dessert made out of paneer.Yummy!!
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Ur chenna poda looks absolutely irresistible,well done Vaishali..
Ha, you made it in a bundt pan. Looks delicious!
Vaishali, thxn for linking up. It's correctly linked up. I have prbly had this sweet, but loved the look for it. Hearing your verdict I want to try this. My kids love paneer, am sure they might dig into this.
Wow you baked in a different shape!..looks very good..and so glad your folks loved it..
this looks so delicious…wonder where valli finds these from
What a clean way to scoop the inner part to showcase the poda…love the presentation. Has come out very well.
The dish looks delicious. Baking it in the shape of a donut was a unique idea.
vaishali: it is yummy and a very nice presentation.