Cham Cham

Cham Cham is a popular sweet from the Indian state of West Bengal and is often served during festivals and special occasions.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Cham Cham

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Bengali, Indian Courses: Dessert, Sweet Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Paneer
• 300 gram Sugar
• 2 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• 1 teaspoon Rose water
• 50 gram Pistachios
• 1 sheet Silver leaf (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pan, combine water and sugar. Bring it to a boil.
2. Add paneer and cardamom powder to the pan. Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
4. Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into cylindrical or oval-shaped pieces.
5. In a separate pan, bring water to a boil. Add the shaped cham cham pieces and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let the cham cham pieces cool in the syrup for 1 hour.
7. Garnish with pistachios and silver leaf (optional).
8. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 24g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.