Name: Chhena Poda (Baked Cheese Cake Odia)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Odia
Ingredients: 200 g cottage cheese (chena); 2 tbsp almond flour; 2 tbsp coconut flour; 3 tbsp erythritol (or other low-glycemic sweetener); 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (unsweetened); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk; 1 tsp butter (for greasing)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a small baking dish with butter.
2
In a bowl, crumble the cottage cheese and whisk until smooth.
3
Add almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and cardamom; mix well.
4
Stir in erythritol, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and almond milk until a batter forms.
5
Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before serving.

*Pro Tips

1
Use fresh cottage cheese for best texture
2
Serve a small slice (≈50 g) to keep carbohydrate load low
3
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days
4
Optional: garnish with a few sliced almonds for extra crunch

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

The recipe replaces regular sugar with erythritol, a zero-calorie sweetener that does not raise blood glucose. Almond and coconut flours are low-glycemic, high-fiber alternatives to wheat flour, helping to moderate the overall glycemic load. Portion size is kept small (≈50 g per serving) to fit a diabetes-friendly carbohydrate budget.

⚠️ This recipe is AI-generated and screened for general diabetic suitability. It is not medical advice and has not been individually reviewed by a clinician. Ingredient choices and portion sizes affect blood glucose differently for each person — confirm with your doctor or registered dietitian before relying on it, especially if you take insulin or other glucose-lowering medication.

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