Bengali Muslim (Dhaka & Kolkata)
Strawberry Sandesh
Strawberry syrup, strawberry jam and yogurt come together in this Bengali dessert, simmered on the stove.
1 hr 5 min · Serves 4 · Medium
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 45 min · Cook 20 min · 65 min total
- medium
- 1
Pour the milk in a thick-bottomed pot and boil. Once the milk has come to a boil, transfer to another clean pot and add the beaten yoghurt to it.
- 2
Stir well; allowing the milk to curdle. Allow the curdled milk to cool. Hang it in a muslin cloth for atleast 20 minutes.
- 3
Squeeze out the excess liquid and transfer the dry residue(known as 'chenna') to another vessel.
- 4
Stir in the strawberry syrup. Now add sugar and mash the 'chenna' well with your hands. Roll into medium-sized balls.
- 5
Flatten with your palm to make round or oval-shaped sandesh. Prick the center of each ball with a fork and fill it with strawberry jam.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
