Odisha
Chhena gaja
Golden chhena bricks, fried and sugar glazed. Puri's favourite prasad shaped sweet.
70 minTime
7 gProtein each
mildSpice
Make it your way
Grandma's wayFried chhena bricks with a set syrup glaze.
The original395kcalsame
7 gproteinsame
0 gfibresame
70minutessame
Classic chhena gaja.
Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.
Ingredients
Method
4 steps- 1Knead chhena with rava until smooth, press into a 2 cm slab and cut into 12 rectangles.
- 2Fry the pieces in ghee on medium heat until golden on all sides.
- 3Boil sugar, water and cardamom 8 minutes to a thick syrup. Add the fried gaja and simmer 5 minutes.
- 4Lift out and cool on a plate so the syrup sets into a thin crust.
Serve it like this
Stack two gaja on a small plate or in a leaf bowl, with a cup of tea alongside.
