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A beloved Bengali snack featuring soft, spiced cottage cheese and potato patties, coated in breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection. These crispy-on-the-outside, melt-in-your-mouth chops are a tea-time favorite.
For 12 servings
Prepare the Filling
Shape and Chill the Chops
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A beloved Bengali snack featuring soft, spiced cottage cheese and potato patties, coated in breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection. These crispy-on-the-outside, melt-in-your-mouth chops are a tea-time favorite.
This bengali recipe takes 75 minutes to prepare and yields 12 servings. At 183.72 calories per serving with 6.43g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
Prepare the Coating Station
Coat the Chops
Deep Fry to Perfection
Serve
Add 1/4 cup of finely chopped coconut and 2 tablespoons of roasted peanuts to the chhana mixture for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor, a variation known as 'Narkeli Chhanar Chop'.
For an even crispier coating, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular ones.
To reduce oil, you can shallow fry the chops or bake them in an air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Spray with a little oil before air frying.
Chhana, or fresh cottage cheese, is the primary ingredient and is rich in high-quality casein protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
Being a milk product, chhana is a good source of calcium and phosphorus, both of which are vital for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
The combination of carbohydrates from potatoes and protein from chhana provides a quick and sustained energy boost, making it a fulfilling snack.
One piece of Chhanar Chop contains approximately 170-190 calories, depending on its size and the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
Chhanar Chop is a traditional deep-fried snack, making it high in calories and fat. It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. The chhana provides a good source of protein and calcium. For a healthier alternative, try the air-fryer or baked version.
This usually happens for two main reasons: 1) The filling mixture has too much moisture from either the chhana or over-boiled potatoes. 2) The shaped chops were not chilled for long enough. Chilling for at least 30 minutes is essential to help them firm up and hold their shape during frying.
Yes. You can prepare and shape the chops and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before you plan to coat and fry them. You can also freeze the shaped, uncoated chops for up to a month.
They are a classic Bengali tea-time snack and pair wonderfully with pungent Bengali mustard sauce (kasundi), tomato ketchup, or a fresh mint and coriander chutney.