Rose Sandesh

Sandesh is a Bengali dessert made with paneer.  I tried this recipe for Valentine's Day adding rose flavor and color.

Rose Sandesh

Ingredients:

Milk - 1/2 Gallon

Vinegar/Lemon juice - 4 to 5 Tsp to curdle milk

Sugar - 4 Tbsp

Rose color and flavor

Saffron, pistachios and Rose petals - To garnish

Method:

1.  Boil the milk and curdle with lemon juice or vinegar.

2.  Strain the water with a cheese cloth

3.  When all the water has drained knead the paneer to make it to a smooth paste.

4.  Add sugar, rose flavor and color.

5.  Make balls, add saffron strands on top and steam for 10 minutes.

6.  Garnish with pistachios and rose petals.

7.  Cool it in the refrigerator before serving.