Chhena poda

Chhena poda is a traditional cheese dessert originating from Odisha. It's usually made with a combination of chhena cheese, sugar, rice flour, cardamom, and optional ingredients such as raisins, almonds, and cashews. A baking pan is greased with ghee, lined with banana leaves, and the chhena poda mixture is then poured into the pan. The dessert is baked until the sugar caramelizes and the top crust becomes dark golden. Once cooled, chhena poda is sliced and served as a dessert after a big meal or as a sweet treat in the afternoon. It's often made at home during festivals such as Durga Puja.