(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): To prepare this, you will need:
Ingredients:
250 gms cottage cheese mashed, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 8 nos raisins, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, and few drops of vanilla essence.
Method:
- Crumble the cottage cheese and powdered sugar and knead till smooth.
- For chocolate Sandesh: In 1/3rd portion add cocoa powder and knead. Microwave on ‘high’ power for 2 minutes. Cool and divide into 8 portions and roll into balls.
- For basic Sandesh: In the balance, 2/3rd add vanilla essence and mix well. Microwave on ‘high’ power for 2 minutes. Cool and divide into 8 portions and cover chocolate balls completely and evenly.
- Garnish each Chocolate Surprise Sandesh with a raisin.
- For variation add essence, color, dry fruits, saffron, cardamom, or fresh fruits of your choice. And shape the mixture using molds or shapes as per your choice.