Make Delicious Sandesh at Home
Bengalis are known for their love of sweets, a relationship that dates back many generations. Sweet treats are essential for celebrating auspicious events, welcoming guests, and concluding meals. If you are a sweet lover, why not make some delightful sweets at home? Here’s a simple recipe for making Sandesh, a popular Bengali sweet.
Ingredients:
- Chhena (cottage cheese) – 1.5 cups
- Icing sugar – 2 tablespoons
- Cardamom powder – a pinch
- Condensed milk – 3 tablespoons
- Ghee – 1 tablespoon
Method:
- Prepare the Chhena: Start by curdling milk to make chhena (cottage cheese). Knead the chhena thoroughly to get a smooth texture.
- Cooking: Heat a pan and add the chhena. Mix in the icing sugar and cardamom powder. Continue to melt and blend the mixture well.
- Add Condensed Milk: Once the chhena mixture is well-blended, drizzle in the condensed milk. Stir continuously until the mixture changes from white to a light brown color.
- Setting the Mixture: Brush a plate with ghee and pour the chhena mixture onto it. Shape the mixture as desired.
- Cooling: Allow the mixture to cool, then refrigerate it.
Once chilled, your homemade Sandesh is ready to serve. Enjoy this traditional Bengali sweet with family and friends!
