Sandesh

Name: Sandesh
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Cup Cow Milk; 2.5 Tsp Lemon Juice; 1/2 Chopped Tbsp Pista; 1/8 Powder Tsp Green Elaichi; 10 ml Water; 1 Powder Tbsp Sugar

10 mins Cooking Time

4 Servings

Diversity score

Sources of Calories

Protein 13%

Carbs 44%

Fats 44%

Gluten Free

Recipe for Kids

Low Sodium

A relatively dry form of Bengali Sweets, Sandesh (Shondesh) can come in many variants. Indulge your mid-morning, lunch, evening or dinner sweet craving with this low sodium, gluten-free and zero trans fat Bengali dessert that's decadent in the taste and rich in its nutrient content. This FitterEats treat is one of the most famous Kolkata Sweets. In addition, Sandesh Sweet is a good source of Calcium that packs power into your daily indulgence. This dessert recipe uses milk as the main ingredient and is vegetarian and Jain.

Ingredients

1 Cup Cow Milk
2.5 Tsp Lemon Juice
1/2 Chopped Tbsp Pista
1/8 Powder Tsp Green Elaichi
10 ml Water
1 Powder Tbsp Sugar

Method

Preparation

Step 1
Heat milk in a pan, add little water and let it boil
Step 2
Remove the milk in a bowl, add lemon juice and stir continuously with a spoon
Step 3
The milk will start to curdle, after that, strain the mixture using a cloth
Step 4
Transfer the strained extract into a bowl, add powdered sugar and cardamom powder
Step 5
Mix it well and bind it into a round shape and add chopped pistachios on it
Step 6
Serve fresh

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Allergies

Cow Milk Protein

Dairy Products

Lactose

Citrus Fruits

Lemon

Tree Nut

Pistachio

NUTRITION FACTS

Approximate values

Serving Size Number(25gm)

Amount Per ServingCalories
kcal

% Daily Value ^*

Total Carbohydrate 7gm 2.6%

Dietary Fiber 0gm 0.5%

Protein 2gm 4.8%

Total Fat 3gm 4.4%

^*Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is based on standard serving sizes and recipes as prepared by Fitterfly. Actual nutritional values may vary because of variations in portion size or recipes, continuous data changes by these sources, changes in growing seasons, or differences in the sources of ingredients. We may update this information from time to time and change the way we calculate Nutrition data. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary based on multiple factors. For some ingredients, nutrient information is not available and they may not reflect accurately in the Label. Please consult your doctor or a Registered Dietitian if you are on a medically restricted diet.

Reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition; Nutritive Value of Indian Foods 2016, National Institute of Nutrition (Indian Council of Medical Research)