Chena murki is a 4-ingredient, super simple Bengali sweet with a particular flavor combination (sugar and cardamom) that speaks my language. And it takes no time to make, so it is an ideal Diwali recipe to make at home!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Chena murki recipe, Easy chenna murki recipe, How to make chena murki, Paneer sweets
Servings: 4servings
Calories:
Author: Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
100ml (1/2 cup)Water
170gms ( 3/4 cup)Granulated sugar
250gmsPaneer, cut into small cubes
1tspCardamom powder
Icing sugar for coatingOptional
Instructions
Combine water and sugar in a saucepan.
Cook, stirring continuously on medium heat until the syrup reaches one-string consistency.
Now add the paneer pieces and cardamom powder. Mix well and continue cooking ( on medium-low heat) while stirring frequently as you don't want the paneer pieces to stick to the pan.
When the syrup becomes thick and has reduced to a quarter, take the pan off the heat, but keep stirring until the paneer cools down. This helps the sugar syrup to coat the paneer evenly. As it cools down, the sugar syrup solidifies.
Remove the paneer from the pan, leaving the excess sugar. Let cool completely before serving. Toss with some icing sugar if you like. Enjoy!
Don't throw away the excess sugar, use it to sweeten your tea/coffee.