Chocolate Sandesh
by Tarla Dalal
The Bengali favourite comes to you in an exclusive, chocolaty form! At only 39 calories per sandesh, the Chocolate Sandesh is a treat everybody can indulge in! This healthy twist is achieved by replacing high-fat dairy products with low-fat paneer, which not only retains the texture and flavour of authentic sandesh, but also makes it quick and easy to prepare.
Chocolate Sandesh recipe - How to make Chocolate Sandesh
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 8 sandesh
1 cup freshly made crumbled low fat paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tbsp sugar substitute
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
Method
- Method
- Combine the paneer and sugar substitute in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Add the cocoa powder and vanilla essence and mix well till the mixture becomes smooth.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a round, flat 37mm. (½”) diameter circle.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and serve chilled.
Nutrient values per sandesh
| Energy | 48 cal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 296.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 178.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 22.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 34.9 mg |
| Sodium | 59.5 mg |
| Potassium | 9.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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I should not say this but still would like to comment. Your recipes are just good to read. You never explain things in details. Only an expert cook can read your recipes and cook well.
Loved the taste of this recipe...We can relish sandesh recipe without any fear of gaining weight...Low cal Paneer Recipe is like a treasure for me....which I will cherish throughout my life...
a good occasional low cal dessert treat.