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Ticolo Chocolate Flowe Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio fo INDEPENDENCE DAY Recipe

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY Recipe

Name: Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY
Prep time: 00:10
Cook time: 00:25
Total time: 00:35
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Mawa (khoya) – as required; Sugar – to taste; Cadbury Cocoa powder – 1/2 tsp; Cardamom powder – ½ tsp; Edible food colors – saffron (orange), green; Finely chopped pistachios – for garnish

Romi Bhattacharjee

Aug 12, 2025

Author :Romi Bhattacharjee

Published : Aug 12, 2025

These flower-shaped sweets made with mawa, pistachio, and a hint of chocolate are a tribute to India's vibrant spirit and a joy to create and share.

Difficulty:easy

Serves:6

Time: 35mins

Contains egg: No

Celebrate Independence Day with a creative twist on tradition. This Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh brings the rich taste of mawa, pistachio, and cocoa in a beautiful shape.

There is something very special about 15th August. It evokes a feeling of pride, patriotism, and celebration. Be it flag hoisting going around, school children practicing for the school function, or just watching the tricolour flying high, Independence Day always evokes emotion and patriotism. And then, naturally......Read More

Ingredients

6
Servings

For the Recipe

Mawa (khoya) – as required
Sugar – to taste
Cadbury Cocoa powder – 1/2 tsp
Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
Edible food colors – saffron (orange), green
Finely chopped pistachios – for garnish

Directions

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Add the mawa to a non-stick pan

Step 1

Add the mawa to a non-stick pan and heat it gently over a low flame, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Cook until it melts and turns soft, smooth, and pliable.

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Add sugar to taste

Step 2

Once the mawa has melted and become smooth, add sugar to taste.

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Mix well and continue to cook

Step 3

Mix well and continue to cook until the mixture thickens and reaches a soft, dough-like consistency that's easy to mold.

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Add cardamom powder

Step 4

Add cardamom powder and again give it a quick mix. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly, just enough to handle comfortably.

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Divide the dough into four portions

Step 5

Divide the dough into four portions - three larger ones for the tricolor petals and one smaller portion for the chocolate center.

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Add a few drops of edible saffron

Step 6

Add a few drops of edible saffron (orange) color to one of the large portions and mix until the color is evenly blended. Repeat the process with green food coloring for the second large portion. Leave the third large portion plain (white) to maintain contrast.

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Take the small portion and mix in cocoa powder

Step 7

Take the small portion and mix in cocoa powder until it becomes a rich chocolate brown - this will form the center of your flower.

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Four colored Sondesh doughs are now ready for shaping

Step 8

After mixing in the edible colors and cocoa powder, ensure each portion is well combined. Your four colored Sondesh doughs are now ready for shaping.

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Line a chopping board with parchment paper

Step 9

Line a chopping board with parchment paper. Roll small balls from each of the three colored doughs (white, green, and orange), and shape smaller balls from the chocolate dough to form the center of each flower.

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Place one chocolate ball in the center of the tray

Step 10

Place one chocolate ball in the center of the tray. Arrange one ball each of the white, orange, and green doughs around it to create a flower shape.

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Gently press the balls together

Step 11

Gently press the balls together with your fingertip, slightly flattening them to help hold the shapes in place.

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Sprinkle finely chopped pistachios

Step 12

Sprinkle finely chopped pistachios over the chocolate ball in the center, enhancing both the flavor and visual appeal.

Tricolor Chocolate Flower Sondesh with Mawa and Pistachio for INDEPENDENCE DAY - Place a blue Gems candy at the center of each flower

Step 13

Allow the assembled sweets to sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes to firm up before serving. For an extra festive touch, place a blue Gems candy at the center of each flower just before serving. Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant Tricolor Mawa Sondesh.

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