Pista Sandesh Recipe
Sandesh is a popular moist sweet fudge in the Bengali cuisine which has chenna as the main ingredient. This sweet can be made easily at home and requires just two ingredients:chenna and sugar. So with very less ingredients, this yummy sweet dish can be enjoyed. Pista Sandesh is perfect for gifting in festivals as it's easy to make if chenna is ready. Instead of making plain sandesh, adding pistachio powder makes this more tasty.
Ingredients
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250 grams Chenna (Homemade Cottage Cheese)
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7 tablespoons Sugar
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powdered
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2 teaspoons Corn flour
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1 1/2 tablespoons Pistachios
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powdered
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pinch Food Color
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green (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
To begin the preparation of Pista Sandesh, take chenna in a grinder jar
Step 2
The chenna used here, can be homemade or store bought
Step 3
Add powdered sugar and corn flour
Step 4
Grind until a smooth texture
Step 5
Put the mixture in a non-stick heavy bottomed pan and cook on very low heat for 8-10 mins
Step 6
Take care not to change the color of the mixture
Step 7
When the mixture turns dry and thick, switch off the flame and transfer to a bowl
Step 8
Add powdered pistachios and green color
Step 9
Knead very well and make into desired shapes
Step 10
Garnish with pistachio and keep refrigerated till serving time
Step 11
Serve the Pista Sandesh as a yummy dessert