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Chhena jalebi, Chhena jilapi, Chhanar jilipi is a sweet dish originally from coastal Odisha in eastern India, a state known for desserts made of chhena. Its popularity has spread beyond coastal Odisha, West Bengal and other Eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent.

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Chhena jalebi

Chhena jilapi
Alternative names	Chhena Jhilapi
Course	Dessert
Place of origin	Odisha
Region or state	Odisha, West Bengal and Eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent
Associated national cuisine	India, Bangladesh
Main ingredients	Cottage cheese or chhena, sugar
Similar dishes	Jalebi, Imarti, Shahi jilapi

Preparation

Chhena jilapi are made in a manner very similar to regular jalebis which are popular throughout India. However, the basic ingredient is fresh curd cheese called chhenna.[1] Fresh chhena is thoroughly kneaded and rolled up into shapes similar to pretzels, before being deep fried. The fully fried chhena pretzels are then soaked in a sugary syrup. Chhena jilapis are served either hot or chilled.

See also

• Jalebi
• Khira sagara
• Oriya cuisine
• Bangladeshi cuisine

References

External links

• Orissadiary: Chhena Jilabi
• Chhena Jalebi

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