Elixir Sandesh | How to make Almond Pista Sandesh
Elixir Sandesh is a Sandesh made with Almond and Pista. Elixir means magical and this powder packed protein rich sweet meets the bill perfectly!
Servings 4 2 inch squares
Ingredients
- 1 cup Paneer / Chhena / Cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Sugar powdered increase if required
- 1/4 cup Pista Powder
- 1/4 cup Almond Powder
- Mixed Nuts for garnishing
Instructions
- Make the Chhana and knead it to soft ball.
- Heat a nonstick pan, add the soft chhana and cook for 2 mins.
- Then add half of the sugar and mix well.
- Next, add the finely ground almond, pista powder, continue to mix well with chhana.
- Check taste and add the sugar as per taste further. Cook for 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 mold when it is still hot, let it sit at room temperature or refrigerate for an hour or so
- Garnish with finely chopped nuts before serving.
Notes
Chhana mixed with sugar needs to be cooked only for about 5 mins max, else you will end up having crumbly paneer on hand. Press the hot Sandesh into the molds for it to get shape quickly, else you will have heat it up again. For best results, refrigerate for 10 to 20 mins before removing from molds.
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