Bengali Sandesh
My version of a delicious Bengali sweet made with fresh Cheese, Cardamom and Cashews.
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Chena/ fresh Paneer
- 3 tbsp milk powder
- 3 tbsp Cashew Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Cardamom Powder
- powdered Sugar to taste
- Rose Water few drops
Instructions
- Add the Chena/ Paneer to the blender and pulse a few times until creamy
- Transfer the chena to a mixing bowl
- Add sugar and milk powder and mix well
- Transfer this to a pan and cook on a low flame for 4-5 minutes until thick
- Remove from the stove, let it cool
- Add cashew powder and rose water and roll into balls or any desired shape
Notes
To make fresh Chena/ Paneer take 1.5 litres of full fat milk and bring to a boil. Add 2 tsp vinegar/ lemon juice and let the milk curdle. Line a large strainer with a muslin cloth. Strain and separate the Paneer from the whey. Now wring the Muslin cloth tightly and remove all the excess water. Your fresh Chena is ready to use.