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Tarla Dalal
20 September, 2020
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About Quick Apple Sandesh
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For the apple mixture
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For the sandesh
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How to proceed
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Nutrient values
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apple sandesh recipe | quick apple sandesh | apple sandesh - Indian mithai | with step by step images.
apple sandesh is a luscious mithai from the Eastern parts of India. Learn how to make Bengali apple sandesh.
No Indian meal is complete without a mithai. And if quick apple sandesh is easy and quick to make, it's an added bonanza. Here, quickly-made balls of sandesh are topped with an apple mixture. Strands of saffron impart a rich hue and aroma to the dessert.
To make quick apple sandesh, first make the apple mixture. For that Combine the saffron with a little water in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the lemon juice, sugar, grated apples, ½ tablespoon of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Keep aside. Next make the sandesh. For that, combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. Flatten it lightly. Make a depression in the centre using your index finger. Finally, just before serving, fill each depression in the sandesh with a portion of the apple mixture. Serve quick apple sandesh immediately.
A perfect balance of tradition, modernity and convenience, the quick apple sandesh is a delectable dessert you can whip up in minutes. However if you wish to begin with making the paneer, you can do that as well. Fresh homemade paneer is definitely the best option.
By mixing grated apples with this paneer-based sweet, we balance the dairy flavour and introduce an exciting tanginess by way of lemon juice that makes it appeal to everybody. Once assembled, this apple sandesh - Indian mithai is a great eye appeal.
Tips for apple sandesh. 1. Use fresh paneer only, for best results and perfect smooth texture. 2. If you don’t have powdered sugar, grind the table sugar in a mixer and sieve it before use. 3. Before grating the apples, peel them for a smooth apple mixture.
Try other recipes like Chocolate Sandesh or Mixed Fruit Sandesh.
Enjoy apple sandesh recipe | quick apple sandesh | apple sandesh - Indian mithai | with step by step photos below.
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Total Time
16 Mins
Makes
4 sandesh
Ingredients
For The Apple Mixture
5 tbsp grated apples
1/4 tsp saffron (kesar) strands
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sugar
For The Sandesh
1/2 cup chopped paneer (cottage cheese)
2 tbsp powdered sugar
4 tsp milk
Method
For the apple mixture
- Combine the saffron with a little water in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the lemon juice, sugar, grated apples, ½ tablespoon of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Keep aside.
For the sandesh
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Flatten it lightly. Make a depression in the centre using your index finger.
How to proceed
Just before serving, fill each depression in the sandesh with a portion of the apple mixture. Serve immediately.
Quick Apple Sandesh recipe with step by step photos
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To make the apple mixture for apple sandesh recipe | quick apple sandesh | apple sandesh - Indian mithai, in a broad non-stick pan, add 1/4 tsp saffron (kesar) strands with a little water mix well and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
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Add the 1/2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp sugar, 5 tbsp grated apples, ½ tablespoon of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Keep aside..
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To make the sandesh, in a mixer jar add 1/2 cup chopped paneer (cottage cheese), add 2 tbsp powdered sugar, add 4 tsp milk and blend till smooth.
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Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
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Flatten it lightly. Make a depression in the centre using your index finger.
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Just before serving, fill each depression in the sandesh with a portion of the apple mixture.
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Serve apple sandesh immediately.
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apple sandesh recipe | quick apple sandesh | apple sandesh - Indian mithai.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 103 cal |
| Protein | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.8 mg |
| Sodium | 2.7 mg |
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Leena_Dhoot
Feb. 5, 2021, 9:11 p.m.
quite an exquisite, dessert. the flavour of apple id pretty distinct. soft and creamy..everyone at home liked it a lot. thanks.
Shalini Maheshwari
March 26, 2020, 11:55 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
March 26, 2020, 11:55 p.m.
Shalini thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes, articles you loved.
jdoshi612
Nov. 9, 2016, 11:58 a.m.
My dadi is a big fan of Bengali mithai. Using your chenna recipe, I have tried rose sandesh which is her favorite . This is an easy to make recipe. I will make for her on Sunday. Thanks for the recipe Tarla Ma''am!
Deshmukh
May 11, 2016, 8:22 p.m.
Don''t you think this is more than enough....
cooking geek
Jan. 1, 2011, 11:35 a.m.
Tarla Dalal
Jan. 1, 2011, 11:35 a.m.
Hi Cooking Geek , we are delighted you loved our collection of dosa recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
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