Rasmalai – Milky & Soft Dessert from India

Rasmalai is a soft, juicy, and sweet dessert made from milk balls soaked in flavored milk. It is served cold and melts in your mouth! This dessert is very famous in India and Pakistan and served at weddings and festivals.

It looks beautiful and tastes like creamy heaven. Let’s make this lovely dish in simple steps.

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📍 Country of Origin:

India 🇮🇳 – A royal Bengali sweet now enjoyed across all South Asian countries.

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📋 Ingredients:

For Rasmalai Balls:

• 1 liter milk (full cream)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to curdle milk)
• 1 teaspoon flour or suji (for binding)

For Ras (Milk Syrup):

• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Few saffron strands
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• Crushed pistachios or almonds (for garnish) 🌰

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👨‍🍳 Steps to Make:

1. Boil milk and add lemon juice to make paneer (chhena).
2. Strain and wash paneer. Squeeze water and knead it well.
3. Add flour and knead again. Make small round balls and flatten them.
4. Boil water with sugar and cook balls for 10 minutes. They will puff.
5. In another pot, boil milk with sugar, saffron, and cardamom for 10 mins.
6. Squeeze the cooked balls and drop them in the flavored milk.
7. Chill in fridge and serve cold with nuts on top. ❄️

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💡 Tips:

✅ Knead paneer well for soft texture.
✅ Use saffron and cardamom for royal flavor.
✅ Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

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📝 Disclaimer:

This recipe is for sweet lovers and food fun. Always use fresh milk and clean cooking methods. Check for nut or milk allergies.