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Celebrate Dussehra With Ricotta Cheese Sandesh For Hearty Celebrations

Are you planning to make this Dussehra an absolute delight? Then, hang on and check out this simple recipe for Ricotta cheese Sandesh to make the most of this festive season. Read to know more.
Sakshi Arora

Updated Oct 8, 2024, 10:52 AM IST

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Celebrate Dussehra With Ricotta Cheese Sandesh For Hearty Celebrations

Dussehra- a significant Hindu festival which is not only celebrated with great enthusiasm but delicious food as well. The festival marks the victory of good over evil which often demonstrates the revelry of Lord Rama defeating the demon King Ravana. People happily celebrate this festival with great zest, events, processions, and not to forget food. For someone who is craving delicious sweets after fried snacks but can’t think of enough options, worry not we got you covered. This homemade ricotta cheese Sandesh is not only a perfect option for a Dussehra meal but also adds a layer of festivity. Sandesh is a cardamom-scented Bengali sweet which is savoured widely during festivals. This delightful dish is steamed to perfection and will tickle your tastebuds with every bite. Check out this recipe right away!

Cheese Sandesh Recipe - Serves 4

Prep time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 30 minutes
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Cheese Sandesh

Prepared with simple ingredients, follow these easy steps and enjoy this festive season.

Ingredients

QuantityIngredients
1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
1/4 cupMilk powder
3 tbspSugar
1/8 tspGhee
1/8 tspSaffron

Method

  • Step 1: Start by straining the water from the ricotta cheese with cheesecloth. In a mixing bowl, add the strained ricotta cheese, milk powder, sugar and cardamom powder. Mix thoroughly and ensure that the cheese mixture is semi-solid after the sugar is mixed.
  • Step 2: Pour the cheese mixture into the ghee-coated vessel and add the saffron strands on top of it. Cover the container with aluminium foil and steam for about 30 minutes on the stovetop.
  • Step 3: In a pot, add water and place the ricotta cheese mixture on top of the trivet. After steaming, allow the Sandesh to cool down and later refrigerate for 2-3 hours. After 2 hours, remove the foil and run a knife around the edges.
  • Step 4: Carefully transfer the Sandesh to a plate and slice into the desired shape. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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