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Rasmalai

Cultural Context

Originating from the Indian subcontinent, Rasmalai is a beloved dessert made from soft paneer discs soaked in sweet, flavored milk. Traditionally served during festivals and celebrations, it symbolizes hospitality and joy. Today, variations can be found across the globe, with adaptations that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences.

IndianINdessert
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
Full cream fresh milk 1 litre
Saffron strands 1 pinch
Green cardamom 5-6
Sugar 6 tbs or to taste
Pistachios 1 & ½ tbs
Almonds 1 & ½ tbs
Full cream fresh milk 1 & ½ litre
Water ¼ Cup
Lemon juice 3-4 tbs
Cornflour 2 tsp
Sugar 1 Cup
Water 1 litre

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Stevia reduces calories while jaggery offers a unique flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk is dairy-free and adds a tropical taste.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric is a cost-effective color substitute.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds provide crunch and are often less expensive.

1

In a pot, add milk and bring it to boil, add saffron strands, green cardamom, sugar, pistachios, almonds and mix well, bring it to boil and cook on low flame until milk is reduced to half (approx. 12-15 minutes) and keep mixing in between.

2

In a pot, add milk and bring it to boil then remove from flame and rest for 5-10 minutes to bring down the temperature.

3

In water, add lemon juice and mix well.

4

In milk, add lemon juice & water and mix well and rest until milk curdles completely.

5

In a bowl, place strainer, muslin cloth and strain the curdle mixture through the strainer to separate whey and rinse with tap water to remove lemon juice completely and squeeze well and hang for 10 minutes.

6

In a bowl, add strained cheese and mash well for 10 minutes until its smooth.

7

Add cornflour, mix well and knead the mixture until smooth (approx. 5 minutes).

8

Take a mixture (1 tbs) and make smooth rasmalai balls with no cracks then flatten the balls on your palm (makes 13-14).

9

In a wok, add water, sugar, mix well and cook until sugar is dissolved.

10

In sugar syrup, add rasmalai balls & cook for 3 minutes in sugar syrup, cover & cook for 12-15 minutes or until double in size.

11

Turn off the flame, add ice cubes and let it rest for 8-10 minutes or until all the ice cubes melt.

12

In a serving dish, add prepared saffron milk and rasmalai balls.

13

Garnish with pistachios, almonds and saffron.

14

Refrigerate for 3-4 hours & serve chilled!

Cooking Techniques

curdlingkneadingboilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potwokstrainermuslin cloth

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milknuts

Also Known As

Ras MalaiRasmalai Dessert

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