Chhena kheeri () is a sweet dish originally from coastal

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in eastern India.

Preparation

Chhena kheeri is made by deep-frying cubes of

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cheese. Although typically

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is used as the frying medium, chefs frequently substitute this with vegetable oil. The cubes are added to milk and sugar, and boiled further until some of the milk evaporates and the dish acquires a thicker consistency, to form a rabdi. The mixture is seasoned with cardamom and nuts before being served.

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