Bengali Recipes
Apple Sandesh Recipe
A perfect balance of tradition, modernity and convenience, the apple sandesh is a delectable dessert you can whip up in minutes. Here, quickly-made balls of sandesh are topped with an apple mixture tanged up with lemon juice. Strands of saffron impart a rich hue and aroma to the dessert.
Prep Time | 5 minutes |
Cook Time | 10 minutes |
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Ingredients
For The Apple Mixture
- 3/4 cup grated apples
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp saffron strands kesar
For The Sandesh
- 1/2 cup chopped paneer cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 4 tsp low fat milk
- a few drops of kewda essence
Ingredients
For The Apple Mixture
For The Sandesh
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Instructions
For the apple mixture
- Warm the saffron and rub with a little water until it dissolves.
- Add the lemon juice, sugar, 1 tablespoon of water and the grated apples and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
For the sandesh
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixture and blend till smooth.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes and shape into round balls.
How to proceed
- Place the sandesh balls on a serving plate, top with apple mixture and serve immediately.