Bhapa Sandesh Paturi (Steamed Sandesh in Banana Leaf)

Name: Bhapa Sandesh Paturi (Steamed Sandesh in Banana Leaf)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 litre milk (made 6 parcels); pinch saffron; 1 juice of lime diluted with 1/4 cup water; 12-15 dates, soaked in warm water for an hour; 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder; as needed banana leaf

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#dussehra - These are sugar free and yummy sandesh made with homemade paneer and dates. So time to indulge in some desserts guilt free. What say? So go ahead and give it a try. It is a very simple and a healthy steamed delicacy that can be made to surprise your loved ones.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

1 litremilk (made 6 parcels)
pinchsaffron
1juice of lime diluted with 1/4 cup water
12-15dates, soaked in warm water for an hour
1/4 tsp.cardamom powder
as neededbanana leaf

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Steps

1

Add the saffron to the milk and bring it to a boil. Switch off the flame and pour in the lime juice. Give it a stir and cover for a minute. The milk will start curdling. Drain on a muslin cloth and place it on a colander for 30 minutes.
2

Puree the soaked dates and mix with the paneer and cardamom powder. Cut the banana leaf into desired shapes and place them on the heat for a few seconds to make them pliable.
3

Place a small portion of the mix in the centre and gently fold them into a parcel. Do the same with the rest of the paneer-date mix.
4

Steam them for 10-12 minutes and set aside to cool. Serve these steamed delicacies at room temperature or chilled.