Description
A famous sweet from Tangail (Porabari). Oval-shaped chhena dumplings boiled in syrup until deep brown, then coated with dried milk solids (Mawa).
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Milk(for chhena and mawa)
- Sugar
- Water
- Cardamom
Instructions
- Shape chhena into ovals.
- Boil in syrup for hours until deep brown inside.
- Cool, coat with Mawa (milk solids) or coconut.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cardamom
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Cottage cheese, Milk powder
Pairing
None(As a special gift)
Trivia
Those from Porabari in Tangail are considered the absolute premium brand, drawing people from all over the country.
Eating tips & etiquette
Denser and chewier than Roshogolla. The rich milk powder coating mixes beautifully with the sweet syrup inside your mouth.
Allergen
Dairy