Chum Chum is a classic Bengali sweet known for its soft, spongy texture and delicious stuffing. This Millet Chum Chum recipe adds a nutritious twist by incorporating millet powder into the stuffing, making it healthier without compromising taste.

Prepared by curdling milk to make fresh chhena, shaping it into oval balls, and cooking in sugar syrup, these sweets are then filled with a rich mixture of milk, ghee, and millet. Garnished with coconut, nuts, or tutti frutti, Chum Chum is perfect for festivals and celebrations.

This recipe delivers a melt-in-the-mouth experience with a balance of sweetness and richness.

Ingredients

For Chhena (Paneer Balls):

• Milk – 1 liter

• Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons

• Sugar – 1 cup

• Water – 200 ml

• Cardamom pods – 3–4

For Stuffing:

• Ghee – 2 tablespoons

• Milk – 1 cup

• Skim milk powder – 3 tablespoons

• Millet powder – 2 tablespoons

• Saffron – a few strands

• Warm milk – 2 tablespoons (for saffron)

For Garnishing:

• Desiccated coconut – 2 tablespoons

• Tutti frutti / cherries / dry fruits – as required

Preparation Method

Step 1: Prepare Chhena

1. Boil milk and add lemon juice to curdle it.

2. Strain and drain the curdled milk using a cloth.

3. Hang it for 30 minutes to remove excess water.

4. Knead the chhena for about 8 minutes until smooth.

5. Shape into small oval balls.

Step 2: Prepare Sugar Syrup

6. In a deep pan, add sugar and water.

7. Boil for 10 minutes on medium flame.

8. Add cardamom pods for flavor.

Step 3: Cook Chhena Balls

9. Drop the prepared chhena balls into the boiling sugar syrup.

10. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until they double in size.

11. Turn off heat and allow them to cool completely.

12. Remove the balls from syrup and keep aside.

Step 4: Prepare Stuffing

13. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan.

14. Add milk, skim milk powder, and millet powder.

15. Cook on low to medium flame, stirring continuously.

16. Add saffron milk (prepared by soaking saffron in warm milk for 15 minutes).

17. Cook until the mixture thickens and forms a soft lump.

18. Allow it to cool completely.

Step 5: Stuffing & Garnishing

19. Gently slit each chhena ball without cutting it fully.

20. Fill with the prepared stuffing.

21. Garnish with coconut powder, tutti frutti, or dry fruits.

Step 6: Serve

22. Serve fresh as a delicious festive sweet.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve chilled or at room temperature

• Perfect for festivals and celebrations

• Garnish with nuts for extra richness

• Pair with other Indian sweets

Health Benefits

• Millet adds fiber and essential minerals

• Paneer provides protein and calcium

• Saffron enhances flavor and aroma

• Homemade sweet with controlled ingredients

Tips for Perfect Chum Chum

• Knead chhena well for soft texture

• Do not overcook syrup

• Cook on medium flame for proper expansion

• Cool completely before stuffing

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