Indian
Indian - Street Food and Snacks
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
- • 1 litre full-fat milk
- • 2 tbsp lemon juice
- • 4 tbsp icing sugar
- • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- • 10 pistachios, sliced
- • 1/2 tsp rose water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Bring the milk to a boil, curdle it with the lemon juice, and drain the curds in a muslin cloth; rinse and hang for 30 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Knead the warm chhena until it is completely smooth and glossy.
3
Phase 3
Cook the chhena with the icing sugar in a pan on low heat, stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until it leaves the sides.
4
Phase 4
Mix in the cardamom powder and rose water and let the mixture cool slightly.
5
Phase 5
Mold into small discs or balls while still warm and press a pistachio slice on top of each.
6
Phase 6
Set aside for an hour and serve at room temperature.