How to Make Chocolate Sandesh
Crumble the chenna as you add it to a blender, grinder or a food processor., Add the sugar and chocolate/cocoa powder. , Blend together to combine fully., Transfer the blended mixture to a frying pan., Continue cooking until the mixture gains a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Crumble the chenna as you add it to a blender
You can also mix this by hand. -
Step 2: grinder or a food processor.
, If mixing by hand, use a wooden spoon to mix thoroughly. , Cook over a low flame, stirring continuously. , There should still be some moisture left to avoid the mixture turning rubbery but the dough should be well formed by this stage.
This will take around 5 minutes or so. , Transfer the dough to a wide, shallow dish (such as a thali or a low bowl) and allow it to cool enough to be handled safely. , When it is cool enough to handle, knead the dough gently.
Knead until a smooth ball forms. , Place the ball on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper, then slightly flatten with your thumb, pushing an indentation into the middle of the sweet.
This indentation will hold any garnish you may wish to add. ,, The garnish can be any of the following or a combination of them: chopped pistachios, chopped almonds, chopped cashews, chopped raisins or sultanas, grated chocolate, etc. , The chocolate sandesh is best served once made, while it remains room temperature soft.
If you are not able to serve it straight away, refrigerate it until serving time.
Refrigeration will harden the mixture though, which isn't as desirable a texture for eating. -
Step 3: Add the sugar and chocolate/cocoa powder.
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Step 4: Blend together to combine fully.
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Step 5: Transfer the blended mixture to a frying pan.
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Step 6: Continue cooking until the mixture gains a smooth and velvety texture.
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Step 7: Remove from the heat.
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Step 8: Knead the dough.
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Step 9: Take about a teaspoon of mixture and form into a ball.
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Step 10: Repeat for the remaining dough until you have used up the whole mixture.
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Step 11: If using a garnish
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Step 12: add now.
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Step 13: Serve immediately.
Detailed Guide
You can also mix this by hand.
, If mixing by hand, use a wooden spoon to mix thoroughly. , Cook over a low flame, stirring continuously. , There should still be some moisture left to avoid the mixture turning rubbery but the dough should be well formed by this stage.
This will take around 5 minutes or so. , Transfer the dough to a wide, shallow dish (such as a thali or a low bowl) and allow it to cool enough to be handled safely. , When it is cool enough to handle, knead the dough gently.
Knead until a smooth ball forms. , Place the ball on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper, then slightly flatten with your thumb, pushing an indentation into the middle of the sweet.
This indentation will hold any garnish you may wish to add. ,, The garnish can be any of the following or a combination of them: chopped pistachios, chopped almonds, chopped cashews, chopped raisins or sultanas, grated chocolate, etc. , The chocolate sandesh is best served once made, while it remains room temperature soft.
If you are not able to serve it straight away, refrigerate it until serving time.
Refrigeration will harden the mixture though, which isn't as desirable a texture for eating.
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