STEAMED SANDESH

U need:


To make homemade paneer:
Fresh milk( creamy milk is good): 1litre
Lemon juice : 2 tablsp or fresh curd 2 tablsp


Boil milk on medium heat .once the milk is boiled quickly lower heat and add the lemon juice or curd stirring all the time till the milk curdles and the whey separates. Hang the curdled milk in a muslin cloth till the whey is completely drained.Your paneer is ready.


Fresh homemade paneer : 2 cups
sugar( ground): 6 tablsp
saffron : few strands
warm milk: 2 tablsp
almond or pista slivers


Method:
Soak saffron in milk for a few mins.
1. In a shallow based plate knead gently the paneer with the palm of your hands till the lumps disappear and the mix is smooth and soft.Add the ground sugar and  saffron milk knead further using gentle movements.

2. Spread this paneer dough evenly on a greased plate. Cover with a dome shaped lid and steam on a double boiler till it hardens. Cool.Now cut the sandesh into squares or diamond shapes,sprinkle with almond or pista slives and serve.


Note: To grease the plate use a very little ghee.
          Double boiler means a vessel with hot water simmering on the gas and keeping the dish to be steamed on top of it.(used for steaming)
         Instead of just sugar we can use a combination of plain sugar and powdered palm sugar to enhance the taste.( sugar 3 tablsp+palm sugar 3 tablsp)


Now make fresh home made sandesh and enjoy with your near and dear ones.
Bon Apetite!!!!!!!!