Sandesh

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Ricotta Cheese
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced orange zest
• Few raisins or pistachio nuts

Method:

• Put ricotta in a sieve.
• Press out much as much moisture as possible.
• In a blender/food processor, process ricotta until smooth.
• Remove the ricotta from the processor and knead for 2-3 minutes.
• Place the ricotta in a non-stick heavy based pan over the low heat.
• Stir constantly with a wooden stick until it begins to look dry and forms a solid mass. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• Add sugar and orange zest and mix.
• Press the mixture into a flat cake and allow to cool.
• When cool enough to handle, roll the mixture into a 1" round balls.
• Place a raisin or pistachio nut on top of each ball.
• Allow to cool completely and them store in layers,  separated with waxed paper.
• Refrigerate them.