| Chhena jalebi | |
| Alternate Name: | Chhena Jhilapi |
| Region: | Odisha |
| National Cuisine: | India |
| Course: | Dessert |
| Main Ingredient: | Cottage cheese or chhena, sugar |
| Similar Dish: | Jalebi, Imarti, Shahi jilapi |
Chhena jalebi or Chhena jilapi is a sweet dish originally from the eastern state of Odisha in the Indian subcontinent a dessert made from chhena. It's popular in Odisha, West Bengal, Bangladesh and other eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Chhena jilapi are made in a manner very similar to regular jalebis which are popular throughout India. However, the basic ingredient is fresh curd cheese called chhenna.[1] Fresh chhena is thoroughly kneaded and rolled up into shapes similar to pretzels, before being deep fried. The fully fried chhena pretzels are then soaked in a sugary syrup. Chhena jilapis are served either hot or chilled.