She is fit and a celeb, it does not mean that she doesn't eat sweets. Anushka Sharma is a fan of Bengali sweets sold in Kolkata. Why? They are made of chhenna which is basically paneer or cottage cheese, making them better than the pure sugar churn outs. Whenever she is in Kolkata, Anushka gets these sweets and since she has a lot of team members hailing from Kolkata, some sweets keep coming in at least twice a week. Let's take a look at what she loves and what you must try if in Kolkata.
Anushka told HerZindagi that she does not have much interest in sweets, but Bengal, Kolkata sweets are very good because they are often made of Chhenna and there is less sugar in it. 'I eat three or four together at the same time. There are several members in my team, who are from Kolkata, once a month, the desserts come here, these people keep feeding me.
Kheer Kadam
One of her favourites, this exotic Bengali sweet, is made of mini rasgullas, grated khoya and powdered sugar. Called Raskadam in Kolkata, it is sinful treat with two layers of dessert heaven.
Nikuti
Made of chenna, flour, ghee and cardamom, these are deep-fried oblong balls. After keeping them immersed in sugar syrup for few hours, dip them in condensed milk and savour when cold. They look like oblong gulab jamuns but it is not the same.
Mohan Bhog
A favourite with lovers of traditional Bengali sweets, this sweet heaven is made from suji or semolina. It is made in different shapes and sizes and is very rich and delicious. It is loved by most and easily available.
Roshogulla
Now, who doesn't know about this one?! These spongy-soft round light balls ofmishti, soaked in sugar syrup, are an icon of Bengali cuisine. These are available in different flavours as well.They are made of guror jaggery too and these are delicious! I personally found them better than the sugar ones.
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Bhapa Doi
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Bhapa Doi is made by blending yogurt and condensed milk. It becomes more tasteful with the garnishing of almonds and pistachios. It is best enjoyed chilled straight out of the refrigerator.
Nolen Gurer Payesh
This is a winter delicacy for the Bengalis, which is made with milk, rice and special 'gur'. It is like kheer for us North Indians but made with jaggery.
Pati Shapta
Filled with coconut and jaggery, pati shapta is a thin crepe made of maida, suji or semolina and rice flour. You can have it either hot or cold. We assure you, these will melt in your mouth and you will go home happy.
Chanar Jeelapi
Made of paneer, khoya and maida, this is a sumptuous dessert which is a must try. It looks like jalebi but it has a unique tastethanks to the chhenna in it. Sink your teeth into it and you will know why we are boasting it.
Shor Bhaja
Shor Bhaja or Sar Bhaja is a deep-fried sweet dish purely made of milk cream. Its preparation is a tedious process but the final result id absolutely worth the effort. Foodgasm guaranteed!
Sita Bhog
Sita Bhog is something many Indians may not have heard of as it is exclusive to Kolkata. It is amilk based dish which resembles rice Vermicelli served with small oblong gulab jamuns!
Khirer Chop
It is a chop stuffed with kheer which is lightly tossed in sugar syrup. It is made with flour, suji, nutmeg, milk, sugar and bread combined with mishti. It takes a long time and a lot of love to prepare it.
Mishti Doi
This is a no brainer! A light and sweet blend of milk, yogurt and coarse brown sugar, it is made like we make yogurt. Served on occasions, this dessert tastes best when served chilled.
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