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Bengali Rasgulla

Cultural Context

Originating from Bengal, Rasgulla is a beloved sweet made from chhena (fresh cheese) and cooked in sugar syrup. It is often associated with celebrations and festivals, symbolizing joy and togetherness. Over the years, Rasgulla has gained popularity across India and beyond, with variations in flavors and preparation methods, yet it remains a quintessential part of Bengali cuisine.

BengaliINdessert
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 liter milk
2 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp water
1 cup sugar
2-3 cardamom
4 cup water

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Stevia reduces calories while jaggery adds a unique flavor.

rose water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is more commonly available.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour is a more accessible thickening agent.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color but not flavor.

1

Cook 1 liter of milk until it boils.

2

Add 2 tbsp of vinegar and 2 tbsp of water to the boiling milk to curdle it.

3

Drain the water and wash the curds with water.

4

Let the curds sit for 15 minutes.

5

Knead the curds for 5-7 minutes until smooth.

6

Take some of the sweet dough and shape it into balls.

7

In a separate pot, combine 1 cup of sugar and 4 cups of water to make a syrup.

8

Cook the syrup until it boils.

9

Add the shaped sweets to the boiling syrup.

10

Cook for 10 minutes on high heat, then for 10-15 minutes on medium heat.

11

Soak the rasgullas in the sugar syrup for 2 hours.

Cooking Techniques

boilingkneadingsyrup cooking

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairynuts

Also Known As

RasgullaRosogolla

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