How to make Kesari Sandesh - A must try sweet delicacy made from chenna.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Saffron, Cottage Cheese
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Desserts
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
For more recipes related to Kesari Sandesh checkout Kesari Shrikhand, Saffron Pannacotta, Kesar Pista Phirni. You can also find more Desserts recipes like Chocolate And Strawberry Cheesecake, Vatlappam, Pistachio Stuffed Peaches, Chickoo Ice Cream.
Kesari Sandesh Recipe Card
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Sweet
Ingredients for Kesari Sandesh Recipe
Saffron 500 grams
Cottage Cheese 125 grams
Saffron (kesar) 1/2 gram
Edible yellow colour a few drops
Silver warq a few drops
Method
Step 1
Take fresh chenna and knead it till it is soft and smooth. Add sugar and cook in a pan on slow heat, stirring continuously till it is thick. It should not be very dry.
Step 2
Stir in saffron and natural yellow colour. Remove from heat and continue to stir till it is a little cooler and can be handled with hands.
Step 3
Shape them into small balls, press them from top lightly. Decorate with silver warq and saffron.
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