How to Make Jolbhora Sandesh

If you love Bengali sweets and want to try a delicious treat, the Jolbhora sandesh recipe is perfect for you. This delightful sweet features soft chenna filled with liquid jaggery or fragrant rose water, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. To make this treat effortlessly, fresh milk and quality ingredients are a must.

 That’s where Milkbasket shines — with their online milk delivery and grocery shopping delivery, you can conveniently buy groceries online and get everything at your doorstep by 7 AM.

Preparing the perfect Jolbhora Sandesh starts with fresh chenna made by curdling milk using lemon juice or vinegar. Then, you mix it with sugar and gently cook it into a soft dough. The highlight is the filling—usually liquid jaggery (nolen gur) or rose water—which is hidden inside the shaped sweets, giving them their signature “jolbhora” or liquid-filled texture. 

It’s easier than you think, especially when you have all the ingredients ready, thanks to Milkbasket’s hassle-free shopping.

Jolbhora Sandesh Recipe (Step-by-Step Guide)

Step 1: Making Fresh Chenna

Start with about a litre of fresh full-fat milk, available from Milkbasket’s online milk delivery. Heat the milk until it’s just about to boil, then slowly add lemon juice to curdle it. Stir gently until the whey separates from the curds. 

Drain the curds using a muslin cloth and rinse it under cold water to remove any sourness. Squeeze out excess liquid and hang it to drain for 30-40 minutes until it’s soft but dry.

The secret to great Jolbhora sandesh lies in the texture of the chenna—soft, smooth, and pliable but not wet. With Milkbasket, you get fresh milk delivered, so your chenna will come out perfect every time.

Step 2: Preparing the Sandesh Mixture and Filling

Mash the chenna well until smooth. Now add sugar as per taste (usually around a quarter cup) and a pinch of cardamom powder for aroma.

Cook this mixture on a low flame, stirring continuously, until it thickens and forms a smooth dough-like consistency. Let it cool slightly.

For the “jolbhora” filling, you can use liquid jaggery or rose water. This filling is what makes the Jolbhora sandesh recipe unique—each sweet has liquid trapped inside, so when you bite, you get that sweet burst. 

You can order jaggery, rose water, sugar, and other essentials easily through Milkbasket, which offers over 10,000+ items for grocery shopping delivery.

Step 3: Shaping the Jolbhora Sandesh

Take small portions of the chenna dough, flatten them in your palm, and add a small spoonful of the liquid jaggery or rose water inside. Carefully seal it by covering with another small flattened piece, making sure the filling stays inside.

Shape them into small rounds or use a mould if you prefer.

Once shaped, refrigerate the sandesh for about an hour to set. Now your liquid-filled, melt-in-the-mouth Jolbhora Sandesh is ready to be enjoyed! This traditional Bengali sweet is perfect for festivals, celebrations, or simply a delightful treat.

Celebrate the Sweetness With Milkbasket

Making authentic Jolbhora sandesh has never been easier, thanks to Milkbasket’s online milk delivery and online food shopping service. With a vast selection of over 10,000 items ranging from fresh milk to daily essentials, you can buy groceries online anytime. 

Just download the Milkbasket app, add or modify your cart by midnight, and enjoy fast, silent delivery by 7 AM. Whether you’re making this special sweet or stocking your kitchen, Milkbasket has you covered for all your needs.

Treat your loved ones with homemade Jolbhora Sandesh this season, and let Milkbasket help you bring tradition and taste smoothly to your doorstep.