Sandesh
Soft, delicate Bengali sweet made from fresh paneer and cardamom. Light, melt-in-mouth confection flavored with aromatic spices and dried fruit.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 165
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Crumble the paneer finely with your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs.
Step 2
Grate the khoya into fine pieces.
Step 3
Crush and grind the cardamom pods to a fine powder.
Step 4
Combine crumbled paneer, grated khoya, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Mix well.
Step 5
Add ground cardamom, ghee, dried fruit, and half the chopped nuts. Fold gently until mixture comes together.
Step 6
Knead the mixture gently for 2-3 minutes until it becomes smooth and cohesive.
Step 7
Divide mixture into 12 equal portions.
Step 8
Roll each portion into a smooth ball or oval shape.
Step 9
Press remaining nuts onto the top of each sandesh.
Step 10
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- mortar and pestle
- spoon
- hands
- refrigerator
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