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    Home » Sweets and Desserts » Gajarer Sandesh | How to make Layered Carrot Fudge Sandesh

    Gajarer Sandesh | How to make Layered Carrot Fudge Sandesh

    Published: Sep 8, 2017 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 14 Comments

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    Gajarer Sandesh is my choice for G in the A to Z Bengali Sweets Series. I had Ganga Jamuna from the google book on my list for a long time. Then I came across Golden Rasmalai, which seems to be a Pakistani special, though I am not sure of the authenticity of it. Finally, I landed here and read about Gajarer Sandesh. I planned on making only a Gajar Sandesh, then I decided I might as well go the long way as the name had such a fantastic ring to it like a Hindi song!

    The source I read from talked in length about the sweet shop where the author had first tasted this Gajar Sandesh with Malai layered together. She recreated her own in her kitchen making some changes. I decided I could also create my own based on what I had. This Gajarer Sandesh or Layered Carrot Fudge was a super duper hit with Hubby Dear and my colleagues for whom I took this.

    I read that the shop version had uncooked chhana or Kancha Golla with just grated carrots and sugar added. I too didn't want the raw or Kancha golla served as I knew Hubby dear might say I was serving plain carrots. So a Carrot Sandesh Burfi along with Carrot Burfi was made and layered.

    When I started the Sandesh dishes for cooking, I again had to group similar Sandesh together and plan it well. Because certain flavours were needed for some other alphabets, I had to save a few for those finished dishes and served the rest. Similarly, I had to use this for something else, and I took one batch which was approximately 1 cup or 250 ml milk. This yields about 4 to 5 pieces depending on the size. I made about 6, 2-inch squares of layered Sandesh.

    How to Make Soft Homemade Chhana for Bengali Sweets

    How to Knead Chhana for Soft Bengali Sweets

    In this A to Z Bengali Sweets for Protein Rich dishes:

    A for Aam Sandesh
    B for Bhapa Sandesh
    C for Channar Puli
    D for Danadar
    E for Elixir Sandesh
    F for Fruit Sandesh

    Step by Step Pictures for making Soft chhana for Bengali Sweets

    Step by Step Pictures for Kneading the chhana for Bengali Sweets

    Step by Step Pictures for roasting the grated carrots

    Step by Step Pictures for making Gajar Sandesh Layer

    Step by Step Pictures for making Carrot Burfi Layer

    Gajarer Sandesh | How to make Layered Carrot Fudge Sandesh

    For Carrot Burfi

    Ingredients Needed:

    1 cup Carrots grated
    1/4 cup Khoya
    1/4 cup Sugar powdered
    1/4 cup Condensed Milk
    2 tsp Ghee

    For Carrot Sandesh

    1 cup Carrots grated
    1 cup Paneer / Chhana / Cottage cheese
    1/2 cup Milk powder
    1/2 cup Milk
    1/2 cup Sugar powdered
    1/4 cup Mixed Nuts chopped

    Since I was making Noram Paak, I only kneaded the fresh chhana first and then added sugar while cooking.

    Roasting the Grated Carrots

    In a nonstick pan, heat the ghee and roast the grated carrot for 5 to 7 mins till it is nicely cooked. Remove and use as needed.

    For Carrot Burfi

    In a nonstick pan, take half of the roasted carrots, add Khoya and powdered sugar, mix well.
    After cooking for a couple of minutes, add the condensed milk and stir to combine all together.
    Cooking for a couple of minutes for the mix to get thicken.
    Transfer to a greased plate and shape it into a square.
    I used a small rectangle pan, where I molded both the layers together.

    For Carrot Sandesh

    In a nonstick pan, take the kneaded chhana, add sugar and cook on low flame for making Noram paak.
    Then add the remaining roasted carrots, mix well.
    Next, add milk powder, combine well.
    Slowly add the milk for the mixture to come together as a fudge. This only takes about 3 to 4 mins.
    When it starts to leave on the sides, remove and spread as required on the carrot burfi layer.
    If required you can put this in the fridge for 10 to 15 mins to set.
    Cut into squares, garnish with nuts.

    Notes:

    I used a rectangle pan, where I pressed down both the layers. Remember I only used the portion as required to get about 6 pieces.
    Rest I used as Carrot Burfi and for something else.
    All the Bengali sweets I made were for about 5 to 6 pieces, just enough to sail through the day.

    How to Make Soft Homemade Chhana for Bengali Sweets How to Knead Chhana for Soft Bengali Sweets
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    Gajarer Sandesh | How to make Layered Carrot Fudge Sandesh

    Gajarer Sandesh is a delicious layered Sandesh with Carrot Sandesh and Carrot Burfi made with Khoya and Condensed Milk and makes a colourful sweet.
    Course Sweets
    Cuisine Bengali
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Occasion Diwali, Festival Meal
    By Diet Protein Rich
    Dish Type Paneer Dishes
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 6 pieces
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For Carrot Burfi

    • 1 cup Carrots grated
    • 1/4 cup Khoya
    • 1/4 cup Sugar powdered
    • 1/4 cup Condensed Milk
    • 2 tsp Ghee

    For Carrot Sandesh

    • 1 cup Carrots grated
    • 1 cup Paneer / Chhana / Cottage cheese
    • 1/2 cup Milk Powder
    • 1/2 cup Milk
    • 1/2 cup Sugar powdered
    • 1/4 cup Mixed Nuts chopped

    Instructions

    • Since I was making Noram Paak, I only kneaded the fresh chhana first and then added sugar while cooking.

    Roasting the Grated Carrots

    • In a nonstick pan, heat the ghee and roast the grated carrot for 5 to 7 mins till it is nicely cooked. Remove and use as needed.

    For Carrot Burfi

    • In a nonstick pan, take half of the roasted carrots, add Khoya and powdered sugar, mix well.
    • After cooking for a couple of minutes, add the condensed milk and stir to combine all together.
    • Cooking for a couple of minutes for the mix to get thicken.
    • Transfer to a greased plate and shape it into a square.
    • I used a small rectangle pan, where I moulded both the layers together.

    For Carrot Sandesh

    • In a nonstick pan, take the kneaded chhana, add sugar and cook on low flame for making Noram paak.
    • Then add the remaining roasted carrots, mix well.
    • Next, add milk powder, combine well.
    • Slowly add the milk for the mixture to come together as a fudge. This only takes about 3 to 4 mins.
    • When it starts to leave on the sides, remove and spread as required on the carrot burfi layer.
    • If required you can put this in the fridge for 10 to 15 mins to set.
    • Cut into squares, garnish with nuts.

    Notes

    I used a rectangle pan, where I pressed down both the layers.
    Remember I only used the portion as required to get about 6 pieces. Rest I used as Carrot Burfi and for something else.
    All the Bengali sweets I made were for about 5 to 6 pieces, just enough to sail through the day.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @Cooking4all or tag #Cooking4all!

    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.
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    Comments

    1. Gayathri Kumar says

      September 08, 2017 at 10:57 am

      OMG, Valli! You are really torturing me with your sandesh posts. This carrot version of sandesh sounds so tempting. My bookmark list is growing so fast.

      Reply
    2. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

      September 08, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      Wow .. Yummo... Cant stop drooling over these yummy and colorful Sandesh.. Valli please make me some 😉

      Reply
    3. Rajani says

      September 08, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      Good call on not adding raw carrots. the burfi layer itself looks delicious, but with Sandesh on top, it's doubly delicious

      Reply
    4. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

      September 08, 2017 at 8:30 pm

      This time my diwali sweets are all going to be Bengali for sure. 🙂 Love the carrot based sandesh and these layered ones are too hard to resist.

      Reply
    5. Sapana says

      September 08, 2017 at 10:47 pm

      Carrots sondesh topped with carrots barfi, that's double torture. Seriously it looks addictive.

      Reply
    6. Priya Suresh says

      September 08, 2017 at 11:11 pm

      Totally in love with this fabulous sandesh. Sure this Gajarer sandesh will definitely please my tastebuds definitely.

      Reply
    7. vaishalisabnani says

      September 09, 2017 at 5:28 am

      Valli , I am in love with this Sandesh , it's stunning ! With almost being a vegan , I really don't know how I am going to make all these , I am bookmarking ! Will have to drop my vegan rules to eat such fantastic Sandesh ! Double treat !

      Reply
    8. PJ says

      September 09, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      That is a double treat indeed! Looks so delicious and good that you did not use raw carrots.

      Reply
    9. themadscientistskitchen says

      September 09, 2017 at 6:42 pm

      This is delicious. I know I sound like a stuck gramphone record but I am at a loss for words.

      Reply
    10. Anlet Prince says

      September 09, 2017 at 9:21 pm

      Definitely it must be super duper hit. This Gajarer Sander looks awesome.

      Reply
    11. Mayuri Patel says

      September 09, 2017 at 9:58 pm

      Lovely colour and what an intriguing sweet preparation. Just reading through the recipe is making me crave for it.

      Reply
    12. Sowmya:) says

      September 10, 2017 at 2:23 pm

      I am craving for this right now. Can imagine how delicious and rich it would have tasted. Bookmarking this just like all the others before.

      Reply
    13. Kalyani says

      September 14, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      thought I commented it here - loved the idea of vegetable based dessert .. perfect barfi kind !

      Reply
    14. ruchi indu says

      September 22, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      Very vibrant color of the sandesh.. Definitely it should have been a hit. Gajer based sweets are absolutely delicious.

      Reply

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