Chenna Poda Recipe: Odisha's Baked Cottage Cheese Dessert

Twist: A lesser-known sweet from Odisha, this dessert is made with chenna (fresh cottage cheese), and it’s baked to perfection with a caramelized top, resembling a cheesecake. Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh chenna (paneer or cottage cheese)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons semolina
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• Chopped nuts for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix chenna, sugar, semolina, and cardamom powder. Knead it into a smooth dough.
2. Grease a baking dish with ghee and pour the mixture into it.
3. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden and caramelized.
4. Let it cool, garnish with nuts, and serve slices like a cake.