Home Made Chenna Milk Pakoris

Dhudh Pakori

Whether you're a health-conscious food lover or simply seeking a unique twist on a classic dessert, Chenna Milk Pakori is here to tantalize your taste buds and redefine your snacking experience. With its enticing blend of textures, health benefits, and endless possibilities, this non-fried delight is set to revolutionize the way we enjoy pakoris. Get ready to indulge in a guilt-free treat that promises to leave you craving for more with every bite.

Ingredients

• 1/2 liter of milk (for making chenna)
• 1/2 liter of milk (for making syrup)
• Food color or kesar (saffron) (optional)
• 1 tsp. Green cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. vinegar or lemon
• 1 cup of sugar
• Dry fruits for garnishing (e.g., almonds, pistachios, cashews)
• 1/2 liter of water

Instructions

Making Chenna

• Pour 1/2 liter of milk into a large pot and bring it to a boil.
• Once the milk starts boiling, reduce the heat to low.
• Slowly add lemon juice or vinegar to the milk while stirring continuously.
• The milk will curdle, and the whey will separate from the chenna.
• Turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
• Line a strainer or colander with a muslin cloth or cheesecloth.
• Pour the curdled milk into the cloth-lined strainer.
• Rinse the chenna under cold water to remove any lemony flavor.
• Gather the edges of the cloth and squeeze out any excess liquid.
• Hang the cloth for about 30 minutes to allow excess whey to drain off.
• After 30 minutes, the chenna will be ready for use.

Making Pakoris

• Take the prepared chenna and knead it well until it becomes a smooth dough, ensuring ghee will not squeeze out.
• Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into small balls of 1/2-inch diameter.

Making Sugar Syrup

• In a separate pot, pour 1/2 liter of water and bring it to a boil.
• Once the water starts boiling, add 1/2 cup of sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.

Sugar Dipped Pakoris

• Gently add chenna pakoris to the sugar syrup and boil them for the next 15 minutes.

Making Milk Syrup

• In another pot, pour 1/2 liter of milk and bring it to a boil.
• Once the milk starts boiling, reduce the heat to low.
• Add sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.
• Stir the syrup occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
• Simmer the milk on low heat until it reduces to 400 ml.
• Add a pinch of green cardamom powder and mix well.
• If desired, add a few strands of saffron (kesar) or yellow food color for an attractive hue
• Transfer the pakoris from the sugar syrup to the milk syrup and boil for 10 minutes.

Garnishing and Serving

• Transfer the soaked pakoris to a serving dish.
• Garnish with chopped dry fruits like almonds, pistachios, and cashews.
• Serve the delicious Dhudh Pakoris as a sweet treat for special occasions or festivals.

Enjoy the mouthwatering Dhudh Pakoris with your loved ones!