CHAM CHAM

Cham Cham, also spelled as Chum Chum is one of the most classic sweets from Bengal. So, there, it can also be pronounced as Chom Chom. The word ‘chum’ also means a close friend. And that’s what this Cham Cham Sweet will be.

As mentioned in the beginning, Cham Cham, popular locally as Chom Chom is another mishti (sweet) that Bengalis take pride in. And to be honest, it really is a fab one. Cham Cham Sweet technically is a milk-based preparation, with star ingredients being curdled milk (chhena), all-purpose flour and sugar.

Although, this sweet is primarily associated with West Bengal, but its origin is considered to be in Porabari in Tangail District of Bangladesh. This sweet is also not so ancient, as the history can be traced back to the mid-19^th century. It is believed that the present-day Chum Chum was developed by a certain Matilal Gore from Ballia District, Uttar Pradesh in North India.