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
- ChhenaCurdle boiling milk with lemon; drain in muslin; knead until smooth.
- CookKnead chhena with sugar; cook briefly.
- ShapeMould into shapes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.7 g |
| Fat | 4.8 g |
| Fibre | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 12.7 g |
| Sodium | 55 mg |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Serving size | about 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.