Uses of Channa in Indian Sweets

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Channa is used as a base and filler for the preparation of:

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Channa is used as a base and filler for the preparation of:

  1. All of the above (Rasogolla, Sandesh, Chum-chum, Ras-malai, Raj-bhog) ✓ Correct
  2. Only Rasogolla
  3. Only Sandesh
  4. Only Chum-chum and Ras-malai
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All of the above

Channa serves as the base and filler ingredient for a wide variety of popular Indian sweets.

Indian Sweets Made from Channa
  • Rasogolla — spongy syrup-soaked balls of Channa
  • Sandesh — lightly sweetened, shaped Channa dessert
  • Chum-chum — oblong shaped, syrup-soaked Channa sweet
  • Ras-malai — flat Channa discs in thickened sweetened milk
  • Raj-bhog — a stuffed variety of Rasogolla
Key Difference: Channa vs Paneer
  • Channa is soft and used directly for sweets.
  • Paneer is pressed, firmer, and used in savoury dishes.

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