Chenna Murki

Chenna Murki is a delightful Indian dessert made from fresh chenna (Indian cottage cheese), flavored with cardamom and coated in sugar syrup. This sweet treat is chewy, aromatic, and perfect for celebrating special occasions.

Ingredients

• Fresh chenna - 200 grams
• Sugar - 150 grams
• Water - 100 ml
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Saffron strands - a pinch
• Ghee (clarified butter) - 1 tablespoon
• Chopped nuts (pistachios and almonds) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a pan, combine 100 ml of water and 150 grams of sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
2. Add the cardamom powder and saffron strands to the sugar syrup, allowing it to simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Meanwhile, crumble the fresh chenna into small pieces in a bowl.
4. In another pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee and add the crumbled chenna, stirring well for about 5 minutes until it becomes slightly golden and aromatic.
5. Pour the sugar syrup over the cooked chenna, mixing thoroughly to ensure all the chenna is coated with the syrup.
6. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, then spread the mixture onto a greased plate.
7. Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top and press gently.
8. Allow the mixture to cool completely, then cut into squares or diamond shapes to serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 43 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 35 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from chenna, supporting muscle health.
• Contains antioxidants from saffron and cardamom, promoting overall well-being.

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