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Karva Chauth Special: Chhena Ladoo With Kesar For A Cheesy Festive Treat

Chhena ladoo made from soft cheese is a perfect dessert for the festival of Karva Chauth.
Sakshi Arora

Updated Oct 19, 2024, 10:49 PM IST

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Chhena Ladoo With Kesar For A Cheesy Festive Treat

Karva Chauth is a grand Indian festival that is celebrated by married Hindu women, particularly in northern India. During this occasion, wives observe fast for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. As dusk falls and the moon rises, the fast is traditionally broken with delectable sweets and festive meals. So, to make your Karva Chauth more special why not relish something cheesy like chhena ladoo made with the goodness of saffron. This creamy and melt-in-your-mouth treat is surely going to impress your family.

Chhena Ladoo Recipe -Serves 6

Prep time- 15 min, cooking time-20 min
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Chhena Ladoo With Kesar

Chhena ladoo with saffron makes it for a great option to relish post Karva Chauth celebrations.

Ingredients

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500gFresh chhena
1/2 cup Sugar, powdered
1 tbsp Ghee
1/4 tspCardamom powder
A few strandsSaffron (soaked in warm milk)
2 tbspWarm milk for saffron soaking
For garnishCrushed nuts (almonds, pistachios)

Method

    Start by preparing fresh chhena by curdling milk with lemon juice or vinegar. Once curdled, strain the cheese and set it aside to drain.
  • Soak a few strands of saffron in warm milk for 10–15 minutes. This will release a beautiful golden colour and aromatic flavour.
  • In a pan, heat the ghee and add the crumbled chhena. Cook it on low heat while stirring continuously until it becomes soft and starts coming together. Be careful not to overcook, as it may harden.
  • Once the chhena is smooth, add powdered sugar and continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes until the sugar dissolves and blends well. Next, add the saffron-infused milk and cardamom powder to the mixture, giving the ladoos a fragrant and royal flavour.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly. While still warm, grease your palms with a little ghee and shape the mixture into small, round ladoos.
  • Garnish each ladoo with crushed almonds and pistachios and serve warm or at room temperature.

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