Aam Sandesh is my choice for A under my series of Protein Rich Dishes, featuring A to Z Bengali Sweets. I initially wanted to make Aamshotto, which is Mango leather Rollups, stuffed with Sandesh. Though I was tempted much, I decided starting the series with a simpler dish will be easy for me.
I was lucky that I decided on Aam Sandesh as we still had the fruit in season or rather the fag end of the season. I managed to freeze some Banganapalli and used it for this Sweet. When I was reading about the various options I had, I read that Bengalis are very fond of Aam Sandesh, making the best of the seasonal fruit.
Aam Sandesh was the first dish I made for this series. I was so glad because normally when cooking for Mega BMs, I end up cooking a dish that comes way last. Since I had the fruit frozen, I also wanted to ensure I made this soon. So this was prepared without being clubbed with rest.
When we talk about Sandesh, there are three types of Sandesh, namely Kancha Sondesh/ Kancha Golla, Norom Paak and Kora Paak. Kora Pak requires highly skilled knowledge and hence never tried at home. Even I haven't come across any such recipe for Kora Pak online for my requirement. I have covered both the first types under this series.
I made Sandesh many years ago after much research on the topic. Still, I wanted to document my new found knowledge in this series of A to Z Bengali Sweets on how to prepare soft Chhana for getting soft and silky Bengali Sweets and the method involved in kneading the Chhana.
How to Knead Chhana for Soft Bengali Sweets
How to Make Soft Homemade Chhana for Bengali Sweets
In this A to Z Bengali Sweets for Protein Rich dishes:
A for Aam Sandesh
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Step by step Pictures for making Chhana for Sandesh
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Step by Step Pictures for making Aam Sandesh
Ingredients
- 1 cup Paneer / Chhena / Cottage cheese
- 1 /4 cup Sugar, powdered, increase if required
- 1 cup Mango Pulp
- Mango Chopped, for garnishing
- Mixed Nuts, for garnishing
Instructions
- Make the Chhana and knead it to soft ball.
- Then, add half of the sugar and mix well.
- Puree the mangoes and sieve to ensure there are no lumps.
- Heat a nonstick pan, add the mango puree and cook till it is done. This takes about 5 to 7 mins on high.
- Add little sugar and combine well, continue cooking.
- Next, add the chhana and combine. Continue cooking for a while till everything is mixed.
- Next, add the remaining sugar and let the mix get cooked for another 5 mins.
- Do not let the mix overcook, you will end up having a crumbly Sandesh.
- If you are going to shape the Sandesh, then press the Sandesh into the mould, let it set at room temperature or refrigerate for an hour or so.
- Garnish with finely chopped mangoes, nuts before serving.
Recipe
Aam Sandesh | How to make Mango Sandesh
Ingredients
- 1 cup Paneer / Chhena / Cottage Cheese
- 1 /4 cup Sugar powdered, increase if required
- 1 cup Mango Pulp
- Mango chopped for garnishing
- Mixed Nuts for garnishing
Instructions
- Make the Chhana and knead it to soft ball.
- Then, add half of the sugar and mix well.
- Puree the mangoes and sieve to ensure there are no lumps.
- Heat a nonstick pan, add the mango puree and cook till it is done. This takes about 5 to 7 mins on high.
- Add sugar and combine well, continue cooking.
- Next, add the chhana and combine. Continue cooking for a while till everything is mixed.
- Next, add the remaining sugar and let the mix get cooked for another 5 mins.
- Do not let the mix overcook, you will end up having a crumbly Sandesh.
- If you are going to shape the Sandesh, then press the Sandesh into the mould, let it set at room temperature or refrigerate for an hour or so.
- Garnish with finely chopped mangoes, nuts before serving.
This is part of the A to Z Protein-Rich dishes, where I decided to showcase A to Z Bengali Sweets with Paneer/Chhana as the main source.
srividhya says
OMG... A to Z bengali sweets? Wow Valli. 🙂 Awesome. We are still getting some mexican mangoes here. Will definitely try this. Looking forward to other sweets as well.
Sapana says
Paneer is such a wonderful protein based ingredient to work with. I am really excited to seeing A to Z Bengali paneer sweets at one place. Hats off to you for making 26 sweets for the month. The Aam sondesh looks mouth watering.
vaishalisabnani says
Sondesh is a light and mild sweet and I am sure the mango flavour must have been so delicious . I am really looking forward to this series , all sweets in one place . What more can we ask for . Fantastic Valli .
ruchi indu says
Wow what a theme... I am still wondering how you managed to come up with A-Z bengali sweets. . . Hats of to Valli for taking up such challenges. Definitely looking forward to all the recipes. Aam sondesh is very inviting and you have done a lot of research in this area.. Loved reading the post..
gayathriraani says
Hats off to you Valli for such a beautiful theme selection. I love Bengali sweets and I am sure I will end up bookmarking all your recipes. This aam sandesh is a perfect start to the BM. It looks absolutely inviting..
Padmajha PJ says
Srivalli, a to z Bengali desserts sounds so challenging to me!! I am now trying to guess the dishes for the difficult alphabets. Anyways, this dish is such a great one to start the series with. I have never made this but my kids will love this for sure.
themadscientistskitchen says
Wow a to z Bengali sweet!!! Hats off Valli. Am Sandeep looks yum
Sowmya:) says
I have been drooling ever since I read about your theme. Can't wait for all the awesome sweets. Aam Sondesh is a delectable way to begin. It looks beautiful and lip smacking.
Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says
So so excited to read your posts Valli... A- Z Bengali sweets ,I am sure your kids are going to cherish each and every dish.. Aam Sandesh is a beautiful start!!
Rajani says
wow Valli! Looking forward to the virtual sweets fest! Love how you have challenged yourself to make the theme more interesting!!
Priya Suresh says
Its seriously amazing to stick with a theme and you came out with A-Z series,am wowwing here. Thats a fabulous pick and this aam sandesh looks absolutely stunning. Delightful dessert.
Mayuri Patel says
A-Z Bengali Sweets... now that's definitely something to look forward to. Lovely Aam Sandesh, I've never made it but have tasted it. Its on my list for this month.
Simply Tadka says
Its really amazing to have A to Z mithai in one region. Love bengali mithai.. its mine favourite. My eyes are on your blog... sondesh looks beautiful.
Anlet Prince - Annslittlecorner says
That is so amazing a-z desserts. Aam sandesh is a very good start. Beautiful explanation about different desserts...luved reading through
Nalini says
Hats off to your theme Valli.Going to bookmark so many of your recips as we like Bengali sweets a lot.Looking forward to your sweet recipes..Aam Sandhesh is looking so delicious.
sizzlingtastebuds says
I love some versions of sondesh n glad you had some mango purée too ! Indeed delectable :-))
Sapna says
Love the idea of A-Z + Bengali sweets, nothing can beat bengali sweets. Believe me, I have never tried to attempt sandesh, always thought its very difficult to make, but your recipe looks so simple, thinking of giving it a try 😉
end of the fork says
We used to buy our sweets from the Bengali sweet market in Delhi, where they sold a huge variety of delicious Bengali sweets 🙂 Now I can try them at home -thanks!
Freda Dias says
This looks divine! Love mangoes and mango based anything, I feel like picking one from the screen 🙂
Aish says
The aam sandesh looks really delectable. Good thing is you provided step by step process to make chhena.
Lathiya says
Love mango in any form...this looks awesome
Shreya says
Such exotic flavours! I a man drooling!
firsttimercook says
So delectable sandesh these are looking, devine !!
Soniya says
This is such a delightful dessert.❤️☝️very well explained too!!
Dhwani Mehta says
wow... A to Z Bengali Sweets.... Superb.
Love all your sondesh.
Uma Srinivas says
Long time back i had once. Looks delicious.