Rasmalai

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 2
Sweet and creamy Rasmalai recipe for dessert
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 liters milk
1 tablespoon lime juice ( any curdler like vinegar or citric acid )
800 ml water
900 g sugar
20 gm . flour ( optional )
3/4 teaspoon baking powder ( optional )
500 ml whole milk
100 g sugar
3 -4 green cardamoms , peeled and ground coarsely
25 g pistachios , blanched , skinned and slivered
1/4 teaspoon saffron , dissolved in
15 ml milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
345
Sugar
60g
Fat
16g
Rasmalai is a traditional dessert that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It consists of soft and spongy cheese balls soaked in sweet and creamy milk syrup, infused with cardamom and saffron. This dessert is enjoyed during special occasions, holidays, and celebrations. Rasmalai is often served cold and garnished with nuts or fruits. It is a delicious and satisfying way to end a meal and a true crowd-pleaser. Try making this recipe at home and impress your guests with your culinary skills and cultural knowledge.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring the 2 liters of milk to a boil.
2.Once it comes to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of lime juice and stir until the milk curdles.
3.Strain the curdled milk through a cheesecloth and rinse with cold water to remove the lime flavor.
4.Gather the cheesecloth and squeeze the remaining liquid out of the curd.
5.Transfer the curd to a mixing bowl and add 20 g of flour and 3/4 tsp of baking powder. Mix well and roll into balls.
6.In a large pot, bring 800 ml of water and 900 g of sugar to a boil.
7.Add the prepared balls to the boiling syrup and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat.
8.In a separate pot, reduce 500 ml of whole milk with 100 g of sugar, 3-4 ground cardamoms, and 1/4 tsp of dissolved saffron.
9.Once the milk has thickened, add the cooked rasmalai balls and simmer for another 10 minutes.
10.Garnish with slivered pistachios and serve chilled.

PROS

Rasmalai is a sweet and creamy dessert that is easy to prepare and perfect for sharing with family and friends.

The flavor is unique and can satisfy your sweet tooth.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar.

It contains dairy and gluten, which can be a concern for people with certain dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The milk used in rasmalai is rich in calcium and protein, which can help support bone health and muscle growth.
The addition of saffron has been linked to mood improvement and potential cancer prevention.

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