Know What You Eat: Sandesh is a sweet snack originated and still very popular in West Bengal region of India and in our home. The sandesh is essentially hot, sweetened Chhana which has been shaped into balls. For the more complex and elaborately prepared sandesh, the chhana which is used for preparation is dried and pressed, flavoured with essence of fruits, sometimes even coloured and cooked to many different levels of consistencies.No Bengali meal is complete without mishti or sweets and none is more loved by the Bengalis than Sandesh. It is surprisingly easy to make. Being a milk-based sweet, Sandesh doesn’t last long so consume it as soon as possible. Given how tasty it is, give it a try...its truly yummy and kid friendly.
Gyan Pancham: This is Last day of Diwali celebration for Jains. Today, on Panchami, is the day of worshipping "Gyan"(Knowledge). It has its own significance the way we celebrate it. Every books, scripts, Pens, pencils, crayons, even laptops etc.. are worshipped with "vaskep"(powder form). Those books, which are damaged due to weather conditions, are dried and appropriate treatment is given to preserve them in proper form. Mostly it is day of appreciating "acquired/collected" knowledge in every form. It is so humble and unique way to appreciating knowledge present in the universe, a truly wonderful festival day and I personally cherish it a lot.
On this day we worship five types of Jnans:
1) Mati-Jnan refers to the knowledge which is attained through the use of the senses and mind.
2) Shrut-Jnan refers to the knowledge which is acquired by understanding of words, writing or gestures.
3) Avadhi-Jnan: The soul through Avadhi-Jnan can see the material things far beyond our normal eyes can see without the help of senses or mind.
4) Manah Paryay-Jnan: The soul through Manah Paryay-Jnan can know the mental thoughts of others without the help of senses and mind.
5) Keval-Jnan: The soul has the power to know what is happening now, what happened in the past, and what will happen in the future in the whole universe at the same time.
Gyan Pancham: This is Last day of Diwali celebration for Jains. Today, on Panchami, is the day of worshipping "Gyan"(Knowledge). It has its own significance the way we celebrate it. Every books, scripts, Pens, pencils, crayons, even laptops etc.. are worshipped with "vaskep"(powder form). Those books, which are damaged due to weather conditions, are dried and appropriate treatment is given to preserve them in proper form. Mostly it is day of appreciating "acquired/collected" knowledge in every form. It is so humble and unique way to appreciating knowledge present in the universe, a truly wonderful festival day and I personally cherish it a lot.
On this day we worship five types of Jnans:
1) Mati-Jnan refers to the knowledge which is attained through the use of the senses and mind.
2) Shrut-Jnan refers to the knowledge which is acquired by understanding of words, writing or gestures.
3) Avadhi-Jnan: The soul through Avadhi-Jnan can see the material things far beyond our normal eyes can see without the help of senses or mind.
4) Manah Paryay-Jnan: The soul through Manah Paryay-Jnan can know the mental thoughts of others without the help of senses and mind.
5) Keval-Jnan: The soul has the power to know what is happening now, what happened in the past, and what will happen in the future in the whole universe at the same time.
Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 C Fresh paneer (hang to drain whey completely)
- A few saffron strands
- 2 Tbsp warm milk (to soak saffron)
- 1 tsp milk powder
- 1/2 cup finely powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- Ghee just enough for your palms
- Moulds of any shape you like
- Mix the paneer(cheese), milk powder and 1 Tbsp of warm milk with soaked saffron.
- Add sugar and cardamom powder and mix until smooth dough is formed.
- Lightly grease the molds or your palms with ghee.
- Press some of the prepared paneer mixture in the molds if using or just make small balls with your palms and apply kesar / saffron milk on top with your finger.
- Chill for a few hours, unmold carefully and serve.
35 comments:
wat a lovely one!!! i would have eaten the whole plate!!! superbly prepared!!
Woww Sandesh looks super irresistible and absolutely cute..Tempting!
These Kesar Sandesh looks so inviting and delicious too..
Very cute looking sandesh...Lovely and tempting dear..
Delicious n irresistible ones..very tempting!!
Clicks are just irresistible. Superb one.
Looks absolutely perfect... awesome shots too !!
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Wow,Sandesh luks yummmy.Luv it and the info shared
sandesh looks so cute n yummy...awesome pictures !!!
thanx for sharing useful info. along with yummy recipe..loved it !!!
looks so awesome. nice info abt gyan panchami...
These are the best sandesh I have ever seen,gorgeous!
wow!!perfect n delicious sandesh!!!
Looks irresistible dear.
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wow cute sandesh,love it...totally tempting...
Looks so perfect....yum looks like snow balls so cute!!
What a delicious looking platter of jkesar sandsesh. Great preparation.
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Very Beautifully made.... too cute to eat!!
Sandesh looks softy and delicious.
so cute and lovely sandesh.....
Very informative post. I had not known the significance of the celebration.
The sandesh is delicious.
wow...
looks cute and delicious :)
awesome sandesh ..
Super yummy and tempting
gorgeous looking sandesh, perfectly made
wow..it so amazing.......looks so perfect and yummy....lovely pictures.....just like store bought Kesar sandesh..good.one.
loved reading ur very informative post...cant take eyes from the gorgeous looking sandesh...
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Those sandesh look so pretty and delicious. I love them.
Lovely sandesh n too cute shapes looks gorgeous...
Thanks for stopping at my space n nice knowing u...
Oh my, they are so inviting!!!!
I am learning so much here.
Rita
Amazing shots!! Irresistible!
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Sandesh looks just divine!
awesome !! looks gorgeous
So evenly shaped! All of them!
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