Chena murki is a delightful Indian sweet that originates in eastern India. Chena murki is extremely popular in Bengal and Odisha. It is made of mainly paneer and other ingredients.
Chena murki is an amazing sweet that melts easily in the mouth. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Chena murki sweet is perfect for enjoying festivals and special occasions.
You can buy chena murki from the store or easily make your own. The problem is store brought sweets are, mostly made from using high glycemic ingredients and refined sugar which is not good for your overall health and can increase your blood sugar level.
Here, we are sharing the chena murki recipe which is made by using low glycemic load ingredients. This sweet recipe is good for your overall health and doesn’t impact your sugar levels. This recipe is perfect for those who prioritize their health without compromising the taste.
Chena Murki Ingredients
- 200g Paneer – It is rich in protein which helps in muscle building and repair and growth of body tissues.
- 100g Diabexy Sugar - Diabexy sugar contains fructooligosaccharide (EGL ZERO), is a type of Fiber that is sweet, and being a Fiber, it does not get absorbed in the intestine, Instead, it gets flushed out without affecting one’s blood sugar.
- 5ml Rosewater - Rosewater enhances the flavor and aroma of the dish.
- 5g Cardamom powder - Cardamom, known as the "queen of spices". It enhances the flavor and aroma of the dish.
- 56ml Water – Use plain mineral water.
How To Make Chena Murki: Step-by-Step Guide with Pictures
Prepare the Sugar Syrup:
- Take 100g of Diabexy Sugar and place it in a heated pan.
- Add 56ml of water to the pan.
- Combine both ingredients until they form a syrup-like texture.
Cook the Paneer:
- Once the sugar syrup is ready, add 200g of diced paneer into the pan.
- Allow the mixture to come to a boil, ensuring the paneer is immersed in the syrup.
- Add cardamom powder according to taste.
Finish the Dish:
- Cook the paneer in the syrup until it turns golden brown, stirring gently as needed.
- Once the paneer is cooked, add 1 tsp of rose water for fragrance and flavor.
- Mix well to incorporate the rose water into the mixture.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Your Chena murki is now ready to be enjoyed!
- Serve it warm or chilled as per your preference.
Nutritional Value:
- The Estimated Glycemic Load (EGL) is 0.7 per 100g, which is very low and makes it diabetic-friendly.
