Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Sandesh
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 500g khoya (mawa), crumbled
- • 1/2 cup sugar
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- • 1 tbsp chopped pistachios
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Grate the khoya finely so it cooks evenly.
2
Phase 2
Cook the khoya with the ghee in a heavy pan over low heat for 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
3
Phase 3
Add the sugar and cardamom powder and stir until the mixture darkens slightly and leaves the sides of the pan.
4
Phase 4
Cool until handleable, roll into small pedhas, and press a pistachio piece into each.
5
Phase 5
Rest for 1 hour before serving.