Dairy-Free Classic Bengali Sandesh
Indulge in the rich heritage of Bengali sweets with this Dairy-Free Classic Bengali Sandesh, a vegan twist on a beloved traditional dessert. Crafted from homemade almond milk curds, this delicacy boasts a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture that rivals its dairy-based counterpart. Infused with fragrant crushed cardamom, delicate saffron strands, and a hint of rose water, every bite delivers a burst of aromatic flavor. Perfectly sweetened with powdered sugar and garnished with vibrant pistachio slivers, this vegan sandesh is a visually stunning and guilt-free treat. Whether shaped using traditional molds or formed by hand, this plant-based version of classic sandesh is a must-try for anyone seeking a dairy-free alternative to one of India’s most iconic sweets.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Almonds
- 800 ml Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Crushed cardamom seeds
- 10 strands Saffron strands
- 1 teaspoon Rose water
- 2 tablespoons Pistachio slivers
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing almond milk. Soak the almonds in hot water for 1 hour. After soaking, peel the almonds.
Step 2
Blend the peeled almonds with 800 ml of water until smooth to create almond milk. Strain the almond milk using a fine mesh or cheesecloth into a saucepan.
Step 3
Heat the almond milk over medium heat. Once it begins to simmer, add lemon juice gradually while stirring constantly. Continue to cook until it curdles and the water separates, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat and strain through a cheesecloth to separate the curds from the whey. Rinse the curds under cold water to remove the lemon flavor, then squeeze out excess water by gathering the cloth around the curds.
Step 5
Hang the cloth with the curds to remove excess moisture for about 30 minutes. This will form your almond paneer.
Step 6
Once the almond paneer is ready, transfer it to a mixing bowl and knead into a smooth dough for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Add the powdered sugar and knead again until smooth and well incorporated.
Step 8
Mix in crushed cardamom seeds, saffron strands soaked in a teaspoon of warm water, and rose water until well blended.
Step 9
Press small portions of the mixture into traditional sandesh molds, or shape by hand into your desired form.
Step 10
Garnish with pistachio slivers and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy your dairy-free classic Bengali Sandesh!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1161.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1686.1 |
| Total Fat 106.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 27.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 146.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 106.3g | |
| Protein 43.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 605.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 194.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories