Chhana Protein Barfi

Fresh chhana kneaded with chocolate whey and stevia, set and cut into barfi squares — the best protein-to-carb ratio of any mithai in the current protein-sweets wave. With 33g protein against just 4g carbs, it's essentially a protein bar disguised as festival sweet, perfect after a heavy lift.

Ingredients

• 1 litre milk (for fresh chhana)
• 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 scoop chocolate whey protein
• Stevia to taste
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Instructions

1. Boil the milk, curdle it with vinegar, and strain through muslin.
2. Rinse and press the chhana to remove the whey water.
3. Knead the chhana smooth with chocolate whey, stevia, and cardamom.
4. Press into a lined tray and set in the fridge for 2 hours.
5. Cut into squares and store chilled.