dessert

Kolkata Sweet Sandesh

Name: Kolkata Sweet Sandesh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups paneer; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 tsp cardamom powder; 1 tbsp rose water; Pistachios for garnish

Sandesh is a sweet treat often mentioned during Gogol's childhood visits to his family's homeland in Kolkata, highlighting his cultural ties.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 cups paneer
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
1 tbsp rose water
Pistachios for garnish

Instructions

1
Mash paneer until smooth.
2
Mix in powdered sugar and cardamom.
3
Shape into small balls and flatten slightly.
4
Garnish with pistachios and drizzle with rose water.
5
Refrigerate until set before serving.