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Kheer
Easy 1 hr 57 min~250 kcal 2/10
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Ras Malai
Soft chenna cheese discs soak in chilled saffron, cardamom, almond, and pistachio milk for a creamy Indian dessert.
Hard⏱️ 6 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 10~250 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 45 min cook 300 min rest
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Timeline
Total 6 h 20 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating5 h
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
For the cheese
- 2.2 lt Milk
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Grape vinegar
For the syrup
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Granulated sugar
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Water
- 4 adet Cardamom
Rabri için
- 700 ml Milk
- 1 tutam Saffron
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Granulated sugar
For serving
- 30 gr Almonds
- 30 gr Pistachios
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Instructions
- 1
For the cheese, bring the milk to the boiling point, add the vinegar, and stir until it curdles.
5 min05:00 - 2
Drain the curdled milk through cheesecloth and rinse with cold water.
- 3
Drain the cheese for 15 minutes and knead until smooth.
15 min15:00 - 4
Shape the cheese into 10 flat discs.
- 5
Boil the water, sugar, and cardamom, then cook the discs in the syrup for 14 minutes.
14 min14:00 - 6
For the rabri, cook the milk, saffron, and sugar for 25 minutes, until slightly thickened.
25 min25:00 - 7
Remove the cheese discs from the syrup, squeeze them gently, and place them in the rabri.
- 8
Rest the ras malai in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours.
5 hr300:00 - 9
Sprinkle with almonds and pistachios and serve cold.
💡 Tip: Do not press the cheese discs too hard; their spongy texture absorbs the milk syrup and keeps the dessert moist.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold in bowls, sprinkled with pistachios and almonds, as a light dessert after Indian dishes.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Omega-3
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin E
- Magnesium
Nutrition (per serving)
~250
kcal calories
9
g protein
32
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 50%Fat 36%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ras Malai make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Ras Malai take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 300 minutes of passive resting; 380 minutes in total.Is Ras Malai difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Ras Malai have?
Approximately 250 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 32g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Ras Malai contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ras Malai belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Ras Malai need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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