Low Fat Chum Chum

Indulge in the delicate sweetness of Low Fat Chum Chum, a delectable twist on the classic Bengali dessert that’s lighter yet just as satisfying. Made with curdled low-fat milk and a touch of cornflour for a soft and airy texture, these melt-in-your-mouth treats are simmered to perfection in a fragrant sugar syrup infused with cardamom and rose water. Each piece is garnished with crunchy pistachios and almond slivers for a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. With a recipe designed to cut down on fat without compromising taste, this guilt-free dessert is perfect for festive occasions or anytime you crave a sweet treat. Serve it chilled for an irresistible, refreshing bite that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1000 ml Low-fat milk
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Cornflour
• 500 grams Sugar
• 500 ml Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• 1 teaspoon Rose water
• 2 tablespoons Pistachios, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Almond slivers

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, bring the low-fat milk to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent it from burning.

Step 2

Once the milk is boiling, turn off the heat and add lemon juice gradually while stirring. This will curdle the milk, separating the whey from the paneer (chhena).

Step 3

Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the whey clearly separates. Then, strain the mixture through a muslin cloth or cheesecloth to collect the paneer.

Step 4

Rinse the paneer under running water to remove the lemony taste, and then squeeze out the excess water thoroughly.

Step 5

Transfer the paneer to a clean plate and knead it for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and no longer crumbly.

Step 6

Mix in the cornflour into the paneer and divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into an oval or cylindrical shape.

Step 7

In a large pot, combine sugar and water, and bring to a boil to make a sugar syrup. Add cardamom powder to the syrup.

Step 8

Carefully add the shaped paneer into the boiling sugar syrup and cover the pot. Let it cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes.

Step 9

After 20 minutes, reduce the heat and continue to cook for another 15 minutes. The chum chums should double in size.

Step 10

Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and let the chum chums cool in the syrup completely.

Step 11

After cooling, remove the chum chums from the syrup and gently drain off excess syrup.

Step 12

Sprinkle rose water over them and garnish with chopped pistachios and almond slivers.

Step 13

Refrigerate the Low Fat Chum Chum for at least 2 hours before serving for the best taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2101.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2747.7

Total Fat 39.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 80mg	0%
Sodium 521.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 562.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 547.9g
Protein 41.4g	0%

Vitamin D 420IU	0%
Calcium 1363.6mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 410.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.9%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 81.1%