Foolproof Rasmalai Recipe

2h 3m
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1In a pot, add 1 litre of milk and bring it to a boil. Add 1 pinch of saffron strands, 5-6 green cardamoms, 6 tbs of sugar, 1 1/2 tbs of pistachios, and 1 1/2 tbs of almonds. Mix well, bring to a boil, and cook on low flame until the milk is reduced to half (approx. 12-15 mins), stirring occasionally.
  2. 2In a separate pot, add 1 1/2 litres of milk and bring it to a boil. Remove from flame and let it rest for 5-10 mins to cool down.
  3. 3Mix 1/4 cup of water with 3-4 tbs of lemon juice in a bowl.
  4. 4Add the lemon juice mixture to the milk and stir well. Let it rest until the milk curdles completely.
  5. 5Strain the curdled mixture through a strainer lined with muslin cloth to separate the whey. Rinse the curds with tap water to remove the lemon juice completely and squeeze well. Hang for 10 minutes.
  6. 6In a bowl, mash the strained cheese well for 10 mins until it becomes smooth. Add 2 tsp of cornflour, mix well, and knead for approx 5 minutes until smooth.
  7. 7Take 1 tbs of the mixture and form smooth rasmalai balls without cracks. Gently flatten them on your palm (makes 13-14).
  8. 8In a wok, add 1 litre of water and 1 cup of sugar, mix well, and cook until the sugar is dissolved.
  9. 9Add the rasmalai balls to the sugar syrup and cook for 3 mins. Cover and cook for 12-15 mins or until they double in size.
  10. 10Turn off the flame, add ice cubes and let it rest for 8-10 mins until the ice cubes melt.
  11. 11In a serving dish, add the saffron milk and rasmalai balls. Garnish with pistachios, almonds, and saffron.
  12. 12Refrigerate for 3-4 hours and serve chilled.

Ingredients

  • 1 litre Full cream fresh milk
  • 1 pinch Saffron strands
  • 5 Green cardamom
  • 6 tbs Sugar
  • 1.5 tbs Pistachios
  • 1.5 tbs Almonds
  • 1.5 litre Full cream fresh milk
  • 0.25 cup Water
  • 3 tbs Lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Cornflour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 litre Water

Equipment

potwokstrainermuslin clothbowlserving dish