Jaggery Sandesh
- 30 min
- not spicy
- Serves 4
Jaggery sandesh made from fresh chena kneaded smooth and cooked with jaggery and cardamom. Makes 4 servings in 30 minutes plus hanging time, with video.
Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Party
Ingredients
Milk1 litre
Vinegar1½ tbsp
Water¼ cup
Jaggery, Chopped½ cup
Cardamom Powder¼ tsp
Contains: milk.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 269kcal | 1076kcal |
| Protein | 8.1g | 32g |
| Carbohydrate | 42g | 166g |
| Fat | 8.3g | 33g |
| Sugar | 38g | 150g |
Cookd masalas for jaggery
Method
Bring the milk to a boil. Turn off the flame.
In a bowl, combine vinegar and water together. Add it gradually to the milk and mix until the milk starts to curdle.
Strain it into a muslin cloth placed in a strainer. Then hang it and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
Take the milk solids and knead it continuously for 5 minutes or until it becomes smooth.
In a pan, heat the jaggery over low-medium heat until it softens.
Add the kneaded chena (milk solids) and cardamom powder, and mix until fully combined.
Continue cooking on low heat for 5 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and starts to leave the sides of the pan. Transfer it to a mixer jar and blend it for 5-10 seconds.
Fold small roundels of it and then flatten it slightly on the top, to form the shape. This is best eaten on the same day itself, or can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days.
Before you start
- How long does Jaggery Sandesh take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Jaggery Sandesh serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Jaggery Sandesh vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Jaggery Sandesh spicy?
- No, it is not spicy.
- What do I need to make Jaggery Sandesh?
- ½ cup Jaggery, 1 litre Milk, 1½ tbsp Vinegar, ¼ cup Water, ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Jaggery Sandesh?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Jaggery Sandesh?
- About 269 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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