Think Indian sweets and one of the first options that comes to our mind is Jalebi. A crunchy delight dipped in sugar syrup – Jalebi never fails to win hearts. It is truly a classic dessert that holds a constant place in every dessert menu, at every party or celebration. But do you know, there are many variations in the recipe of Jalebi. Apart from the quintessential, today you also find jalebis made from potatoes, beetroot, apples and much more. He is not everything. In Bengal, you can also find jalebi made from chhena (or paneer). It is called Chanar Jilipi. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it?
Chhena Jalebi is a sweet dish which has a spiral shape like Jalebi and is very pleasing in appearance and taste. sweet dish. Unlike the quintessential jalebi, this dish is soft, juicy and dipped in syrup that is lighter than the regular syrup we are used to making classic Syrup field rings.
Here we come up with this traditional Bengali Chanar Jillipi recipe which is simple and easy to make. This recipe has been shared by food vlogger Ananya Banerjee on her YouTube channel (named ‘Ananya Banerjee’). Let’s take a look at the recipe.
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How to make Chanar Jillipi | Bengali Style Chhena Jalebi Recipe:
Step 1. Knead the milk with vinegar or lemon.
Step 2. Filter the whey water with a soft cotton or muslin cloth and take a sieve. Keep aside.
Step 3. Put sugar and water in a deep pan and bring it to boil in syrup. Add cardamom husk to taste.
Step 4. Take some semolina and water and mix and keep aside.
Step 5. Boil the milk again and reduce it till the consistency like rabri and keep aside.
Step 6. Now take out the chenna from the muslin cloth and mash it and knead it well.
Step 7. Add baking soda and ghee, semolina water and rabri and mix well. Knead soft dough.
Step 8. Now make a rolling pin from the dough and cut it into small pieces.
Step 9. Roll all these small pieces and fold them in the shape of jalebi.
Step 10. Deep fry the jalebis till they turn golden brown and dip them in sugar syrup.
And you have soft, moist and juicy jalebis ready to eat. Make it at home and enjoy the delicious dessert anytime of the day. For more such unique jalebi recipes, Click here.
Watch the detailed recipe video of Bengali Chhena Jalebi:
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