Chhena Jhili

{{short description|Odia sweet dish}}

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| name = Chhena Jhili

| image = Chenajhili.jpg

| caption = Chhena Jhili

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| country = Nimapada, Odisha, India

| region = Nimapada, Odisha

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| course = Dessert

| type = sweet

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| main_ingredient = Cheese, syrup

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Chhena jhili ({{Langx|or|ଛେନାଝିଲି}}) is a popular dessert consisting of fried chhena (cheese curds) and sugar syrup from Odisha, India. It originates from Nimapada in Puri district.{{Cite web |date=2019-10-19 |title=#Chenna jhili Recipe by Richa Amit Jaiswal |url=https://cookpad.com/uk/recipes/10849751-chenna-jhili |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=Cookpad |language=en-GB}} Its preparation has been compared to gulab jamun.{{Cite web |title=7 Famous Foods From Berhampur, From Ghugni Chaat To Chhena Jhili |url=https://www.slurrp.com/article/7-famous-foods-from-berhampur-from-ghugni-chaat-to-chhena-jhili-1710317836132 |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=Slurrp |language=en}}

Besides chhena and sugar, other ingredients in the dish include wheat flour, cardamom, and ghee.