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Sandesh and Happy Diwali


Dear Friends Happy Diwali !

May this festival of lights bring in loads of happiness and joy to all of you. On this festive happy  occasion I made this popular delicious sweet... Sandesh

Ingredients
Fresh Paneer or Ricotta Cheese- 2 cup
Sugar- 1 1/2 cup
Cardamon- 1/2 tsp
Ghee- 1 tsp (optional)



You can use fresh home made paneer or ricotta cheese for this recipe. I used ricotta cheese. Bring it to room temperature and knead it like a dough till it becomes smooth.  Add in sugar and continue to knead for another minute.Mix in cardamon powder. Heat a non stick pan and add this mixture and cook in a low heat. The sugar will dissolve . Continue to stir for 4-5 minutes till it becomes one mass and starts leaving the sides of the pan.Add a tsp of ghee if you feel that it is sticking to bottom. Do not allow it to change color or cook paneer too much, It should remain a little soft. Let it cool down and then again knead as you did in the beginning. Make small ball and garnish with nuts or sweetened fruits. Here I have used nuts and cherries. 



Try this...
Hope you will all enjoy...
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  1. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Sandesh looks fabulous!! Loved the presentation..Wish you and your family a very and prosperous Diwali!!

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  2. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Kidulamttoo..Wish u & ur family happy & Prosperous diwali!!

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  3. My Kitchen AnticsNovember 4, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    lovely...happy diwali to you too

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  4. TorviewtorontoNovember 4, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    delicious happy diwali
    lovely presentation

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  5. Indian Cuisine BlogrollNovember 4, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Sandesh looks adipoli dear..nice clicks..happy diwali..

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  6. RachanaNovember 4, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Yummmm!!!!

    Love those cute little diyas...Wishing you and your family a very Happy Diwali :-)

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  7. PushpaNovember 4, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    Delicious Sandesh....Happy Diwali to you Suja....

    simplehomefood.com

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  8. NikkiNovember 4, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Happy Diwali to you and your family,
    I can see you are having a nice diwali celebration.Amazing Sandesh,
    Enjoy and happy cooking,
    Nikki
    http://titilating-tastebuds.blogspot.com/

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  9. Sreelekha SumeshNovember 4, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Happy Diwali to u and ur family.Yummy Sandesh &superb pics:)

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  10. Priya SureshNovember 5, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    Very cute and tempting Sandesh..Wishing u a happy and prosperous diwali.

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  11. JoytiNovember 5, 2010 at 3:26 AM

    Yum...I love all milky, cheesy things :)
    And I wish you and your family a beautiful, happy, and prosperous Diwali!

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  12. ElaichiiNovember 5, 2010 at 5:43 AM

    Happy Diwali to you and your family!

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  13. AllyNovember 5, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    happy diwali to you and your family....lovely clicks!!

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  14. Sayantani Mahapatra MudiNovember 5, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    perfect sandesh to bring in the cheer of Diwali. happy diwali dear.

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  15. Treat and TrickNovember 5, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    Great click and yummy! Happy Diwali to you and family...

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  16. NithaNovember 5, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Lovely clicks.. and perfect Sandesh to celebrate Diwali...

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  17. SujiNovember 5, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Happy Diwali...Sandesh adipoli..

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  18. SatrupaNovember 5, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    A very happy Diwali to you and your family. May this festival bring in prosperity and happiness to everyone !

    Sandesh looks delicious

    Cheers,
    Satrupa

    http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com

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  19. aipiNovember 5, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Wishing u and ur family a safe,happy and prosperous diwali dear..
    Sandesh looks very delicious..

    US Masala

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  20. NamithaNovember 5, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Really festive...love the pics :-)
    Happy Diwali to you and your family !

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  21. AnandaNovember 5, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    That is gorgeous Sandesh, wish you a very Happy Diwali :)

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  22. Ganga SreekanthNovember 5, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Thank you & same to you Suja..........sandesh adipoli

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  23. UmaNovember 5, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Sandesh looks super yum!! Happy Deepavali to you and your family.

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  24. AnonymousNovember 7, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    adipoliyanu ketto pic also superr

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  25. AnuNovember 7, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    Happy Diwali to you and your family!!

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  26. vandana rajeshNovember 8, 2010 at 3:47 AM

    Happy diwali to u and family...the sandesh is yummy...lovely pic.

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  27. AnonymousNovember 9, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Belated wishes, with all the festive mood, i never got to visit many blogs. The sandesh looks yummy.

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  28. Suja ManojNovember 9, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Thanks all for stopping by and for the sweet comments and wishes..

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  29. indianspicemagicNovember 9, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Yummy and all perfect sweet for diwali

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  30. Suja ManojNovember 10, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    Thanks for the sweet comment:)

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  31. HayleyNovember 10, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Hey Suja
    hope u had good diwali....love your diya pics...how did you took that pics...looks so lovely....

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  32. Hari Chandana PNovember 12, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Wow.. mouth watering recipe.. looks very nice.. love the snaps :)

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  33. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    you havent mentioned- when to use ghee.

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  34. Suja ManojAugust 31, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Thanks for stopping by and pointing it out.Adding ghee is optional,add it at the last stage when it starts coming together and if you feel that the paste is sticking to bottom.Hope you will try the recipe :)

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