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Sandesh

Bengali chhena sweets.

Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total35 min
Serves16
DifficultyEasy
Per serving110 kcal
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IndiaDessertVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-free

Ingredients

For 16 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Full-fat milk (for chhena)2 L
  • Lemon juice or vinegar4 tbsp
  • Sugar100 g
  • Cardamom1/2 tsp
  • Pistachios20 g

Method

  1. ChhenaCurdle boiling milk with lemon; drain in muslin; knead until smooth.
  2. CookKnead chhena with sugar; cook briefly.
  3. ShapeMould into shapes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories110 kcal
Protein4.3 g
Carbohydrates12.7 g
Fat4.8 g
Fibre0.1 g
Sugar12.7 g
Sodium55 mg
Saturated fat2.5 g
Serving sizeabout 140 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Tree nuts.

Quick answers

How long does Sandesh take to make?

About 35 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Sandesh?

About 110 kcal per serving, with 4 g of protein. The recipe makes 16 servings of about 140 g each.

Which allergens does Sandesh contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Tree nuts. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Sandesh from?

Sandesh is a dessert from India. Bengali chhena sweets.

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