Shifa Score

2700

Cham Cham

Sweet cheese dumplings, rose syrup.
270

Calories

(kcal)
80

Glycemic

Index
5

Protein

(gms)
3

Fiber

(gms)

Classification

DESSERT

(69)

VEG

(462)

INDIAN

(201)

2.5k
1m
5.1k
1.9k

Description

Cham Cham is a beloved Bengali dessert known for its soft, spongy texture and sweet syrupy flavor. These cylindrical confections, made from chhena (an Indian cheese) and sugar, are often garnished with nuts or coconut. Widely cherished in South Asian cuisine, Cham Cham offers a delightful experience of traditional sweetness.

Recipe

Ingredients:

Chhena

250

Grams

Sugar

2

Cups

Water

4

Cups

Semolina

1

Tablespoon

Cardamom powder

1

Teaspoon

Saffron strands

0

A few

Rose water

1

Teaspoon

Pistachios chopped

0

For garnish

Preparation steps:

1. In a heavy pot, bring 1 liter of milk to a boil.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to curdle the milk.
3. Strain through a muslin cloth to obtain chhena.
4. Knead chhena until smooth.
5. Shape into cylindrical pieces.
6. In a separate pot, mix 2 cups water with 1 cup sugar, and boil to make syrup.
7. Gently add chhena cylinders to boiling syrup.
8. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
9. Let them cool in syrup.
10. Garnish with grated coconut or chopped nuts before serving.
Cham Cham

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