Bhapa Sondesh (Steamed Sandesh) Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Bhapa Sondesh, also known as Steamed Sandesh, is a popular Bengali sweet made with fresh cottage cheese (chenna), sugar, and flavored with cardamom. It is a soft and melt-in-your-mouth dessert that is often served during festivals and special occasions. Bhapa Sondesh is steamed instead of being cooked on the stovetop or baked, giving it a unique texture and taste. It is garnished with nuts and saffron strands for an added touch of elegance.

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1hr 5minstotal
40minsPrep
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Ingredients for Bhapa Sondesh (Steamed Sandesh) Recipe

  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cottage Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 0.13 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
  • as needed Chopped Nuts And Saffron Strands For Garnish

Directions: Bhapa Sondesh (steamed Sandesh) Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a bowl, mix fresh cottage cheese (chenna) and sugar until well combined.
  • STEP 2.Add cardamom powder and mix well.
  • STEP 3.Grease a steaming dish and transfer the mixture into it.
  • STEP 4.Steam for about 15-20 minutes until the sondesh is set.
  • STEP 5.Remove from the steamer and allow it to cool.
  • STEP 6.Garnish with chopped nuts and saffron strands.
  • STEP 7.Cut into desired shapes and serve.

Storage and Serving

  • Store Bhapa Sondesh in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • Serve chilled as a dessert.
Nutrition
value
543
calories per serving
30 g Fat12 g Protein57 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    30g
  • Protein
    12g
  • Carbs
    57g
  • Fiber
    1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    57g
  • Protein
    12g
  • Fiber
    1g

Fats

  • Fat
    30g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    320mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    25mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    44mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    11mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    38mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    274mg
  • Selenium
    8mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp