Description
Bengali Chum Chum is a delightful Indian sweet that has its roots in the Bengal region. It’s a spongy, soft, and light sweet made with chhena (Indian cottage cheese) and soaked in sugar syrup.
Here’s a brief description:
Ingredients: The primary ingredients include chhena, sugar, cardamom, and milk.
Preparation: Chhena is kneaded with sugar and cardamom powder to form a dough. This dough is then shaped into small balls and steamed. Once cooked, these balls are soaked in a light sugar syrup until they become soft and spongy.
Taste and Texture: Bengali Chum Chum is known for its soft, spongy texture and sweet, mildly flavored taste. The chhena provides a rich and creamy flavor, while the sugar syrup adds a sweet and slightly floral note.
Occasions: It’s a popular sweet for various occasions, including festivals like Durga Puja and weddings.
