India, April 15 -- Sandesh is and will remain a Bengali's favourite sweet forever after a full-on petpujo on Bengali New Year. Poila Baishakh celebration at any Bengali household translates into a never-ending menu with tonnes of traditional food and sweets, plus the giggles and memorable reunion with all the family members.

Now, about the goodness of this melt-in-your-mouth Sandesh apart from its cultural value addition. Sandesh, made of cottage cheese with jaggery, cardamom powder, ground pistachio and cashew nuts, brings in certain health benefits.

Homemade, sugar-free sandesh is a nutritious Bengali dessert made from fresh chenna (cottage cheese). Its protein-packed goodness comes with low-calorie and calcium-rich alternatives. By e...