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Chocolate Vanilla and Orange Sandesh | Bengali Mithai |
Tarla Dalal
18 June, 2018
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Chocolate Vanilla and Orange Sandesh | Bengali Mithai |
Chocolate Vanilla and Orange Sandesh is a delightful Bengali mithai that beautifully combines the richness of cocoa, the smoothness of vanilla, and the tangy freshness of orange in one exquisite sweet. Made using soft sandesh, a traditional Bengali delicacy crafted from chenna (fresh paneer) and sugar, this tri-flavored treat is a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern taste. With its stunning swirl of colors and flavors, this mithai is perfect for festive occasions, celebrations, or as a showstopper dessert for guests.
To prepare, the sandesh mixture is divided into three equal portions. Each portion is then flavored differently to create a trio of taste sensations — cocoa powder for the rich chocolate layer, vanilla essence for the classic creamy layer, and orange crush for a refreshing citrus note. Each mixture is kneaded until smooth, ensuring that the flavors blend evenly into the soft sandesh base. These three variations will form the colorful layers that make this mithai visually and gastronomically appealing.
Next, the vanilla sandesh is rolled out on a plastic sheet into a 175 mm (7”) circle, followed by the chocolate sandesh, which is rolled to the same size. The chocolate layer is carefully placed on top of the vanilla layer, creating a dual-toned sheet that forms the base. The orange sandesh is shaped into a 7-inch long cylinder and placed on one side of the layered circle, ready to be rolled into a beautiful swirl of three distinct flavors.
Using the help of the plastic sheet, the entire layered sandesh is rolled tightly from the side where the orange cylinder is placed, ensuring that the roll is firm and even. The edges are sealed completely, locking in the flavors and creating a perfect cylindrical log. This sandesh roll is then wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for 4 to 5 hours, allowing it to set well and hold its shape for neat slicing.
Once chilled, the plastic covering is removed, and the roll is sliced into 10 even pieces. Each slice reveals a stunning spiral of chocolate, vanilla, and orange layers, making it as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. The texture is soft, melt-in-the-mouth, and perfectly balanced with the richness of chocolate, the sweetness of vanilla, and the refreshing zest of orange. Serve chilled to enjoy its best flavor and form.
This Chocolate Vanilla and Orange Sandesh is a creative twist on the traditional Bengali Sandesh, bringing together modern flavors in a classic mithai format. The use of just chenna and sugar as the base keeps it authentic, while the addition of flavored layers gives it a contemporary touch. Whether served at festive gatherings, gifted to loved ones, or enjoyed as a special homemade indulgence, this mithai offers a harmonious blend of taste, color, and texture — a true celebration of Bengal’s sweet heritage with a modern flair.
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Makes
10 sandesh
Ingredients
for Chocolate Vanilla and Orange Sandesh
1 recipe sandesh
2 tsp cocoa powder
1/8 tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp orange crush
Method
for Chocolate Vanilla and Orange Sandesh
- Divide the sandesh into 3 equal portions.
- To one portion, add the cocoa powder and mix well. To the second sandesh portion, add the vanilla essence and mix well. Combine the third sandesh portion with the orange crush and mix well. Keep aside.
- Roll the vanilla sandesh on a plastic sheet into a 175mm (7”) circle with the help of your hands. Keep aside
- Roll the chocolate sandesh on a plastic sheet into a 175mm (7”) circle with the help of your hands. Keep aside.
- Place the chocolate sandesh circle over the vanilla sandesh, keeping the bottom plastic intact.
- Roll the orange sandesh into a 175mm (7”) long cylinder. Place the orange sandesh cylinder roll on one side of the vanilla chocolate circle.
- Roll it very tightly with the help of the plastic sheet starting from the end where the orange sandesh cylinder is placed while pressing each time while rolling and seal the edges completely.
- Cover this sandesh with the same plastic film and refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours.
- Remove the plastic film gently and cut the sandesh into 10 equal pieces.
- Serve chilled.
Chocolate- Vanilla and Orange Sandesh recipe with step by step photos
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To make the Chocolate Vanilla and Orange Sandesh, Divide the sandesh into 3 equal portions.
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To one portion, add the 2 tsp cocoa powder and mix well.
To the second sandesh portion, add the 1/8 tsp vanilla essence and mix well.
Combine the third sandesh portion with the 1 tsp orange crush and mix well.
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Roll the vanilla sandesh on a plastic sheet into a 175mm (7”) circle with the help of your hands. Keep aside.
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Roll the chocolate sandesh on a plastic sheet into a 175mm (7”) circle with the help of your hands. Keep aside.
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Place the chocolate sandesh circle over the vanilla sandesh, keeping the bottom plastic intact.
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Roll the orange sandesh into a 175mm (7”) long cylinder. Place the orange sandesh cylinder roll on one side of the vanilla chocolate circle.
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Roll it very tightly with the help of the plastic sheet starting from the end where the orange sandesh cylinder is placed while pressing each time while rolling and seal the edges completely.
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Cover this sandesh with the same plastic film and refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours.
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Remove the plastic film gently and cut the sandesh into 10 equal pieces.
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Serve Chocolate Vanilla and Orange Sandesh chilled.
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Chocolate Vanilla and Orange Sandesh.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per sandesh
| Energy | 153 cal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 15.4 mg |
| Sodium | 18.3 mg |
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Love good recipes
July 30, 2021, 3:45 p.m.
Lovely dessert which my girls loved. Nice blend of chocolate and vanilla. Serve chilled and they are ideal small bite sized sweet desserts.
jdoshi612
March 28, 2015, 3:01 p.m.
My brother challenged me to make a Bengali sweet dish recipe so, I tried this recipe. Failed for the first time because I didn''t knead the chenna properly but, on my second attempt it looked just like yours. Thanks for the recipe Tarla Ma''am.
manjusree mondal
Nov. 23, 2010, 2:24 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 23, 2010, 2:24 p.m.
Hi Manjushree , we are delighted you loved the Chocolate - Vanilla and Orange Sandesh recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
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Nov. 20, 2010, 11:19 p.m.
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