Sandesh is nothing but cheese fudge or to be in precise its paneer fudge flavoured with pistachios and saffron. So the diwali celebration marathon is getting to an end with this post for this year. Hope you enjoyed as much as I did preparing for it! 🙂
Wishing all my readers and friends a very happy diwali!!
I have made it sandesh with kesar you can make it plain or even orange flavoured. This is a very easy sweet recipe so you can even make it in the last min.Now what are you waiting for? Its your turn to make this yummy sweet and dont forget to leave a comment 🙂
Sandesh Recipe – Ingredients
Preparation Time : 30 mins | Cooking Time : 20 mins | Makes : around 10
Recipe Category: Sweet | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian | Recipe Reference: E-Curry
Recipe Category: Sweet | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian | Recipe Reference: E-Curry
Milk – 1 litre (preferably full cream)
Lemon Juice – 1.5 tbsp
Powdered Sugar – 1/8 cup(heaped cup)
Pista – 1 tbsp powdered coarsely(just for garnishing)
Kesar / Saffron – few strands
Method:
- Bring milk to a boil, then add lemon juice. The milk will start curdling and the water will seperate, keep stirring to avoid burning at the bottom and until the water completely sepeartes. Switch off. Collect the paneer and transfer it to a muslin cloth, tie and hang it for atleast 30mins for all the remaining water to get strained.
- Then open and wash it well with water to get rid of the sour taste of lemon.Squeeze excess water.Then add powdered sugar with this paneer and grind it a smooth paste.The orginal recipe says just to knead, but grinding makes it even more easier.
- Now transfer this grinded mixture to a nonstick tawa and cook for 10mins(just 8-10mins not more than that).First it will be sticky slowly it will turn into a nonsticky mixture.
- Can you see the difference, now while it starts turning non-sticky then add saffron strands and mix well.When the saffron is absorbed and is totally non-sticky it will slightly change its texture and color. Switch off at this stage.Collect this mixture in a bowl , the final stage mixture is called “Makha” – the not yet moulded sandesh .l When it is warm make a small ball and flatten it slightly with ur palms. Make a small dent and garnish with pistachios.It will harden while cooling so sure it will not be as fragile as when we mould it.
This is the easiest paneer sweet I have tried, just few mins and you are done with this yummy milk sweet.
My Notes:
- In total, the paneer cooking time should be only 10mins or little less, but sure not more than that else it will get dried and become crumbly then you will not be able to mould it.
- If the paneer is over cooked we cannot roll them into balls if it is undercooked you will feel the raw taste of paneer so take care while cooking.
- If in case the mixture gets dried then add little milk, knead it once then mould it to your favourite shape.
- You can also add kesar while kneading itself but I added it while cooking
Kalpana Sareesh says
October 24, 2011 at 4:57 pmHappy Deepavali Sharmi to u n to ur family!!! this is such an yumm sweet .. too good..
Suma Gandlur says
October 24, 2011 at 5:02 pmDroolworthy sandesh. I too was planning to make some for this diwali.:)
Sunshine And Smile says
October 24, 2011 at 5:17 pmI love sondesh and now I too want to make it again. Very nicely presented!
San says
October 24, 2011 at 5:26 pmMouthwatering sandesh sharmi, presentation is mind blowing.
sangee vijay says
October 24, 2011 at 5:48 pmSandesh looks so delicious and such a yummy sweet…superb presentation…Happy Diwali!!!
Suja says
October 24, 2011 at 5:49 pmMouthwatering here,delicious and tempting sweet
Kitchen Flavours says
October 24, 2011 at 5:51 pmLove this simple and gratifying recipe of Sandesh….Sandesh look very yum…..
Kurryleaves says
October 24, 2011 at 6:11 pmhappy diwali to you …awesome clicks dear…love the second one
Panchamrutham says
October 24, 2011 at 7:15 pmYummy treat for the eyes…Looks perfect….Happy Diwali to U…
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Sobha Shyam says
October 24, 2011 at 7:30 pmwow, they look yum yum..Happy Diwali dear..
Krithi's Kitchen says
October 24, 2011 at 8:33 pmLovely preparation.. Simply adore your pack of sandesh.. the 1st picture..
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divya says
October 25, 2011 at 12:41 amMouthwatering sandesh sharmi, presentation is mind blowing…..Happy Diwali…
Nalini's Kitchen says
October 25, 2011 at 12:53 amHappy diwali to you,sandesh looks so tempting.
Gayathri NG says
October 25, 2011 at 1:23 amwell prepared for diwali. Sandesh looks gorgeous n fabulous… Wish u n ur family a happy diwali…:)
Kalyani's Platter says
October 25, 2011 at 1:33 amHappy diwali … Wow looks yummy and delicious ….
Nags says
October 25, 2011 at 1:37 amthis is easily one of my fave sweets 🙂 have a good deepavali sharmi 🙂
Hyma says
October 25, 2011 at 3:49 amHappy Diwali Sharmi! Amazing recipe..am so going to try it today and post the recipe tomm:-))) thx for this super quick recipe!
Nithya says
October 25, 2011 at 3:57 amLooks stunning 🙂 Perfect or rather looks better than the shop ones. Amazing recipes this season 🙂 Lend me some energy to work like you 🙂 You rock 🙂
Kadhyaa says
October 25, 2011 at 4:09 amThey look beautiful and nice click..wish you and your family a happy and prosperous deepavali..
nithya says
October 25, 2011 at 5:31 amEasy and quick recipe. I will try it. Shall i replace store bought paneer(milky mist) instead of home made?
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Vardhini says
October 25, 2011 at 5:32 amI have never made this before .. seems easy and of course I love paneer 🙂
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Sharmilee! :) says
October 25, 2011 at 5:32 am@Nithya : You can but the texture and taste with homemade fresh paneer is good compared to shop ones.
Cham says
October 25, 2011 at 5:40 amAnything with milk I am ready at anytime, like ur presentation, Happy Deepavali to u and ur family!
Priya says
October 25, 2011 at 8:12 amSuper delicious and cute looking sandesh,happy diwali wishes sharmi..
Anna says
October 25, 2011 at 8:26 amThanks Sharmi…the recipe looks a breeze..its for sure a Diwali treat from you..for all your efforts to share your gooodie secrets, with us…Here's wishing you Happy Diwali, a very beautiful one with your loved ones…!
Navya says
October 25, 2011 at 8:39 amHi, it looks awesome.. I wanted to know if I can prepare this with store bought paneer slabs?
Gayathri Kumar says
October 25, 2011 at 9:50 amAwesome snaps. Sandesh looks so inviting…
Rinku Naveen says
October 25, 2011 at 10:00 amWow! Mouthwatering sweet. Superb clicks Sharmi!
Happy Diwali!
Prathibha says
October 25, 2011 at 10:09 amNicely done sandesh and beautifully presented..loved it
Nisa Homey says
October 25, 2011 at 11:39 amyou are making me drool here…happy diwali.
Prathima Rao says
October 25, 2011 at 12:02 pmThese are gorgeous, perfect sandesh!!! Happy & prosperous diwali Sharmi!!!!
Uma says
October 25, 2011 at 12:17 pmThis is really a helpful post to me. 🙂 easy rt?
They looks gorgeous as usual. Happy Diwali to you and your family.
Cheers,
Uma
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Archana says
October 25, 2011 at 12:43 pmWow! Love them Bookmarked.
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Tina says
October 25, 2011 at 1:18 pmbeautiful clicks as usual dear…sandesh looks yummy nd so cute..happy diwali..
Jeannie says
October 25, 2011 at 2:16 pmLooks delicious and so easy to make, would love to try one day:) Happy Diwali to you and family!
Vanamala Hebbar says
October 25, 2011 at 2:27 pmvery nice sweet..happy diwali
Lavanya Selvaraj says
October 25, 2011 at 5:30 pmVery delicious and easy to prepare sweet.
Wish you and your family a very happy and safe diwali.
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Ramya says
October 26, 2011 at 5:48 amHi Sharmi, Firstly am head over heels over the cute little pedas:-) Awesome clicks!!
Secondly:I tried it today and came out perfect!! Thank u…I have put the clicks in my blog:-)
Happy Diwali to you and family:-)
Zareena says
October 26, 2011 at 7:25 amHey Sharmi, amazing snaps dear. A nice way to celebrate diwali. Lovely and tempting too.
Babli says
October 26, 2011 at 10:40 amWish you and your family a very happy and prosperous Diwali.
Sandesh looks delicious, yummy and tempting.
Cook@Vatsalas says
October 26, 2011 at 10:45 amHave a fun filled Diwali. awesome presentation.
priya ravi says
October 26, 2011 at 11:28 amHappy diwali to u and ur family.. wonderful presentation.. love this sweet
TheYummyMorsel says
October 26, 2011 at 12:48 pmWish you a very happy Diwali :-). Very beautfully presention and so cute.
Pavithra says
October 26, 2011 at 12:55 pmPerfect looking Sandesh, Happy Diwali to u and family dear. I had blast seeing all ur sweets sharmi…since I am commited with so many works this year 🙂
Swathi says
October 26, 2011 at 5:49 pmSandesh looks delicious. Wish you and family a happy and prosperous Diwali.
Kavita Kalra says
October 27, 2011 at 3:53 pmThese looks so delicious! Question–how many balls can you make using one liter of milk?
Sharmilee! :) says
October 27, 2011 at 4:16 pm@Kavita: It will yield around 15-18 small balls.
Srimathi says
October 28, 2011 at 3:03 amVery well documented post. The photos look amazing and the sandesh looks delicious.
Sanchitha says
October 28, 2011 at 1:04 pmThanks for the recipe. pictures are great! Was infact looking for some Sandesh recipe. This seems perfect!
Hasna says
October 31, 2011 at 8:41 pmwow… easy & yummm !!! nice pic too…. ll defenitely try it
Saraben says
February 3, 2012 at 6:29 amJust made it. didn't rinse to get rid of the sourness since i like its little bit sour. I put the saffron strands from the beginning and at the end added a little bit of cardamom powder. It came out just great.
Just for your information, I make pedhas for a long time out of milk powder, sour cream and etc. but was very lazy to make it from paneer. Therefore, I think you are a wizard otherwise i cannot understand how I started making so many things since my daughter found your blog. I sent the link of your blog to my non-Indian friends and you won't believe but even they started making varieties for the weekends. Now you can believe me that you are A WIZARD!!!!!!
Awaiting for the next posts.
Saraben says
February 3, 2012 at 8:08 amI think next time I am going to use the Ricotta Cheese with a cup of sour double cream instead of paneer and that's just because I, live out of India, is just lazy and lazy.
Sangeetha says
May 21, 2012 at 3:16 amHi Sharmi
I made this Sandesh today n come out really good…my kids loved it a lot. will be posting it tomorrow as my 400th post 🙂
thanks again for sharing!
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Unknown says
September 25, 2012 at 1:07 pmexcellent description/photos
Vinee says
October 31, 2012 at 4:18 pmThanks a lot for sharing this wonderful recipe. I was looking for it. I tried and it came out really well.
Thanks again.
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4N GIRL says
November 1, 2012 at 3:34 pmLooks yummy! Can you add mango puree to this to add flavor?
dhivya says
November 7, 2012 at 10:51 pmThey just look amazing:) Love ur site… 🙂
Dpka says
October 28, 2013 at 3:21 pmhi sharmi..can we use store bought paneer to make this receipe..plz reply asap!!!
SHARMILEE J says
October 28, 2013 at 4:36 pmYes you can use
Dpka says
October 29, 2013 at 11:37 amthanks much!! 🙂
FloristinUSA says
October 21, 2014 at 4:40 amhi
i made this today n dont know wer i went wrong , its not sweet n raw in taste ,pls tel me wat can i do ?
SHARMILEE J says
October 22, 2014 at 5:09 pmYou should cook the paneer well to get rid of the raw taste……..