Zafrani Sandesh | How to make Saffron Sandesh
Zafrani Sandesh is a Bengali sweet made with fresh paneer/chhana with rich saffron strands. A simple Sandesh so delicious with the rich aromatic saffron.
Servings 6 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 cup Paneer / Chhana / Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 cup Sugar powdered
- 2 to 3 pinches Saffron Strands
- 2 tbsp Milk warm
Instructions
- Make the soft paneer/chhana that's required for making Bengali Sweets
- Once you drain the excess whey water, transfer to a plate/wide bowl.
- Knead it for about 15 to 20 mins to get soft and smooth chhana.
- Take the chhana after kneading and mix with sugar.
- Soak the saffron in warm milk. Save few stands for garnish in the end.
- Heat a nonstick pan, add the chhana along with saffron milk and the sugar if required.
- Cook for 4 to 5 mins. We are not supposed to cook for long as chhana can crumble.
- This should be just enough for us to mold it into shapes.
- Remove, press a teaspoon of chhana into a square shaped molds. Garnish the top with saffron strands
- Refrigerate for 30 mins. Serve chill.
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