Sandesh
সন্দেশ
sun-DESH
Sandesh (সন্দেশ) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional Bengali sweet made from chhena (Indian cottage cheese). In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer SANDESH (7).
Meaning & usage
Sandesh is a popular sweet from the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, made primarily from chhena, a form of Indian cottage cheese, and sugar. It is often flavored with cardamom or saffron and sometimes garnished with pistachios or almonds. Sandesh is an integral part of Bengali festivals and celebrations.
In a sentence
During the Durga Puja festival, we enjoyed a variety of sweets, including the delicious sandesh.
Sandesh as a crossword answer
Sandesh is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Bengali sweet made from chhena (Indian cottage cheese)” (7)
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