Ras Malai (Indian cheese balls in milk)

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 4

Ras Malai - A Delicious Indian Dessert Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

316

Sugar

33g

Fat

10g

Ras Malai is a popular Indian dessert made with soft, spongy cheese balls soaked in sweet, creamy milk flavored with cardamom and saffron. The cheese balls are made with fresh, homemade cottage cheese and are then cooked in the milk until they become fluffy and tender. The dish is finished off with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios for added flavor and texture. Ras Malai is typically served cold and is a refreshing treat on hot summer days. It is also a very popular dessert during festivities and celebrations.

Instructions

1.	In a pot, bring the milk to a boil and add sugar, cardamom and saffron.
2.	In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese with flour and knead well to make smooth balls.
3.	Slowly drop the balls into the milk and cook on medium heat for around 20 minutes until they double in size.
4.	Add rose water or kewra essence and stir gently.
5.	Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve chillled.

PROS

Ras Malai is a light, refreshing and delicious dessert which is perfect for hot days.

It is relatively low in fat and sugar compared to many other desserts.

CONS

Ras Malai requires a lot of milk to make and can be time-consuming to prepare.

It is not suitable for vegans and may not appeal to those who do not enjoy the taste of cottage cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ras Malai is a good source of protein and calcium, which are essential for building strong bones and muscles.
It also contains saffron, which has been shown to have antioxidant properties and may help to improve mood.

	7 1/2 cups milk
	1 cup sugar
	1 teaspoon green cardamoms
	1 teaspoon saffron
	1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
	3/4 cup all-purpose flour
	1 teaspoon rose water or 1 teaspoon kewra essence
	3 -5 shelled pistachio nuts