1. CHENNA PODA

Odisha, the most underrated state in India which has the most underrated culture, tradition, and food items. Often ignored just like the seven sisters states, this land has much knowledge to impart. This blog is devoted to all or any Odias who wholeheartedly embrace their own tradition, their own people, food culture and are proud of it.

To start my blog I would like to first mention one among the human’s greatest accidental creation- Chhena poda.

Chhena poda literally translates to roasted cheese in English. It is also said that Chhena poda is that the favorite sweet of Lord Jagannath (the presiding deity of Puri Jagannath temple in Odisha). Chhena poda is additionally made during festivals like Diwali or Durga puja.

The history of Chhena poda is fascinating. It originated within the Odia town of Nayagarh within the half of the 20 th century. The owner of a confectionery, Sudarshana Sahoo decided to feature sugar and seasonings to leftover pot cheese one night and left it in an oven that was still warm from earlier use. the subsequent day, he was pleasantly surprised to seek out out what a scrumptious dessert he had created. Today, it's also made and is popular in many nations of India. Also, it's a really famous and popular dessert in coastal Odisha, India.

Making Chhena poda is extremely easy. you'll be surprised by the factor of simplicity and ease during this recipe. Unlike other baking recipes that involve 2 to 3 steps, this one may be a one-bowl recipe. Also while baking cakes things do fail, but you can't fail when making this delicious paneer cake. That's the hallmark of this recipe.

The Chenna poda authentically is formed of pot cheese, semolina, sugar, cardamom, ghee, cashews, and raisins mixed together alright then wrapped in Sal leaves and baked during charcoal or wood-fired oven for 2-3 hours which gives the burnt caramelized look to the crust though it divinely melts within the mouth texture inside.

The demand and sale of Chhena poda are large in Odisha with every sweet shop preparing its own flavor either from sugar or gud (jaggery). Its shape of a cake often attracts an enormous number of visitors to grab a bite and take it home because of the "Taste of Odisha".

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