Preparing the Chhena: Take a Saucepan & Boil the Milk
Once it’s boiled- turn off the flame & allow it to cool down for about 2-3 mins time & then, add in the lemon juice & water mixture gradually while stirring continuously but gently
The milk starts curdling now & once it’s curdled- stop adding in the left over citric acid solution (if any)
Strain the Chhena & Whey into a large bowl, with the help of the strainer & muslin/cheesecloth
Squeeze out the excess water a bit, if any at all- ensuring that it’s not completely dry & surely retain the moisture in the same
No need to hang it on for extra dryness since we need sufficient moisture retained in it for the Sandesh
In a blender jar: Add in the Chhena, Milk Powder, Green Cardamom Powder, Condensed Milk, Chopped Dry Fruits & pulse it a few times
At this point: The mixture seems to be very sticky & will be a bit difficult to blend into a smooth mixture- hence, now add in the required milk to it
Blend it to a smooth batter/mixture now by pulsing it again for a few times while scraping its sides at every intervals of the pulses
Now, Smear some ghee in the Cake Tin/Mould- with a brush & line it up with a parchment paper
Pour in the Sandesh Batter/Mixture to it & spread it evenly, with a spatula & sprinkle the matcha powder over it evenly & also the left over chopped dry fruits & then, cover it with an aluminium foil paper
In a big wok/Pan: Pour some water & place a stainless steel stand ensuring that the cake tin doesn’t get immersed into the water & is just under its bottom only & allow it to boil over the high flame, putting a lid on it
Once, the water starts boiling- Reduce the flame now, to the lowest & place the covered cake tin on it & cover its lid & allow it to steam for about 40-45 mins time
Turn off the flame now & allow it to cool down inside the big pan itself until the cake/Sandesh tin can be taken out
Once it’s cooled down completely- Take out the Cake Tin, check with a toothpick- ensuring it comes out clean & then with the aluminium foil on- put it, in the refrigerator to be chilled for at least 2-3 hrs time before serving it absolutely, chilled
ENJOY....The most delectable STEAMED ICE CREAM SANDESH
