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A divine Odia dessert featuring soft, deep-fried paneer patties soaked in a fragrant, thickened sweet milk. This temple classic from Kendrapara is rich, creamy, and utterly irresistible.
Prepare the Chhena Dough
Prepare the Rabri (Sweetened Milk)
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A divine Odia dessert featuring soft, deep-fried paneer patties soaked in a fragrant, thickened sweet milk. This temple classic from Kendrapara is rich, creamy, and utterly irresistible.
This odia recipe takes 65 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 593.89 calories per serving with 21.14g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dessert or snack.
Fry the Chhena Patties
Soak and Serve
Add 1/2 teaspoon of rose water or kewra water to the rabri along with the cardamom for a different floral aroma.
Replace white sugar with an equal amount of powdered jaggery (gur) or palm sugar for a more earthy, traditional flavor. Add it after turning off the heat to prevent curdling.
For a festive look, garnish with a few dried rose petals or edible silver leaf (vark) just before serving.
Paneer (chhena) is an excellent source of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
The generous amount of milk and paneer makes this dessert a good source of calcium, which is vital for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
The combination of sugar and fats from ghee provides a quick and significant boost of energy, making it a satisfying treat after a meal.
This usually happens for two reasons: either the chhena was too moist, or it wasn't kneaded enough. Ensure you squeeze out all excess water from the chhena and knead it until it's a completely smooth, non-grainy dough.
While fresh chhena gives the best results, you can use store-bought paneer. Crumble it finely and knead it very well, possibly with a splash of milk, until it reaches a soft, pliable dough consistency.
Rasabali tastes even better the next day. You can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Rasabali is a rich, indulgent dessert and is high in calories, fat, and sugar. It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, typically on special occasions.
A single serving of Rasabali (about 4 pieces) contains approximately 450-550 calories, depending on the amount of sugar and ghee absorbed. It's a calorie-dense treat.
Yes, you can. Rava adds a slight crispness and helps bind the patties. You can replace it with an equal amount of cornstarch or all-purpose flour (maida) to help with binding.