Ah, did someone say Bengali sweets? Well, our love for Bengal and its lovely Desserts are something that cannot be simply paralleled.

So when we saw that there was an opportunity to talk about Bengali sweets, we could not miss out on it. However, anyone can list a couple of Bengali recipes for you. That's not what we are here for. We are here to instill in you a feeling of warmth and love for these spectacular desserts. So let's not waste a minute more and get started, shall we?

Know more about making Bengali Sweets at home- Sandesh's recipe

Whether it is Durga Puja, Diwali, or Navratri, we do not need a reason to make these lovely batches of Sandesh or sweets at home. All you need are three things, some chena( paneer), sugar, and cardamom powder to make this dessert come alive. Yes, you heard it right! That's the entire list of ingredients.

That's why we say, making Bengali sweets like Sandesh does not require a reason or an occasion. Craving something sweet? Go for it. Allow the Sandesh to be refrigerated for a few hours and your sweet dish is ready in no time.

Always maintain low heat and sprinkle powdered sugar because they are easier to blend and this way your sweet will not get burnt while cooking. Later on, the mixture is allowed to cool down and then it is rolled and shaped into the desired forms. The Indian Sandesh of Bengali origin can be prepared in myriad flavors and probably that is what makes it so versatile and special.

There is one thing we would like you to know! Always use fresh chena or paneer for making the Sandesh otherwise there is a chance that they may go bad pretty fast. Plus, instead of powdered sugar, you can also use jaggery syrup for this recipe.

For example, if you are making chocolate Sandesh, then don't forget to garnish it with some chocolate chips or shaved chocolate on top. A little chocolate syrup isn't a bad idea either.

Sometimes pista and almond powder are also included in the mixture apart from the main three ingredients.

We can go on endless about the Indian Sandesh but there are more Bengali sweets which are eagerly waiting for you to discover and try them.

Here is a draft of simple steps that you can use to make Sandesh before you move on to other recipes.

Simple instructions for making Bengali desserts- Sandesh

Although the process of making Bengali Sandesh is pretty easy, we do not want to leave you midway to deal with it on your own. Hence we will share the tips and tricks to make Sandesh at home.

As a beginner, if you are worried about the taste and consistency then do not be because Sandesh is the easiest Bengali dessert that one can come across. Let's find out how to go about with the process for perfect and tender Sandesh to show up on the table.

Take a saucepan and bring the full-fat milk to boil. Maintain the heat on medium as you do not want to burn the milk, the aim is to warm it up. Add lemon juice or yoghourt to curdle the milk. We need to make the chena or paneer for this recipe.

Switch off the source of heat and allow the milk in the pan to completely curdle. A muslin cloth is used which is placed over the colander and the paneer is drained. While the excess liquid flows out, the grainy and tender curdled solid portion gets left behind. This is what you need for the dessert and not the liquid portion. Rinse the paneer under running water and squeeze it hard to remove the excess moisture from the spongy solid remains.

Knead the paneer with almond powder and then add sugar to the mixture. Don't forget to season with cardamom powder. Over low heat, cook this mixture. Fry lightly for only three to four minutes and then let the whole thing cool down completely. Again the mixture is kneaded and then rolled into small balls which are pinched off from the main dough. Flatten between your palms to give the shape of circular discs.

You can garnish with bits of walnut or pistachio and place the sweets inside the refrigerator for at least two hours. This way your delicious Sandesh will be ready. Binge on these easy and tasty desserts whenever you want.

However, this is not the only Bengali Sweets that you will come across. It's time you find out about the rest too. We have listed the exclusive ones below. Have a look and tell us which one you liked the most! Binge to your heart's content.

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