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Medium 1 hr 20 min~280 kcal 2/10
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Rasmalai
A Bengali milk dessert with soft chhena dumplings soaked in saffron-cardamom sweet milk.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 6~330 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 30 min cook 60 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 5 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the cheese
- 2 lt Milk
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
For the syrup
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Granulated sugar
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Water
Süt kreması için
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Milk
- 4 adet Cardamom
- 1 tutam Saffron
For serving
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Pistachios
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Rose water
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Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 liters of milk to the edge of a boil, add the lemon juice, and curdle the cheese.
5 min05:00 - 2
Drain the curdled cheese through cheesecloth and leave it for 15 minutes to release excess water.
15 min15:00 - 3
Knead the cheese for 4 minutes and shape 12 small flattened balls.
4 min04:00 - 4
Boil the sugar and water, then cook the cheese balls in the syrup for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 5
In a separate pot, lightly thicken 3 cups of milk with the cardamom and saffron for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 6
Remove the cheese balls from the syrup and place them in the milk cream.
- 7
Chill the rasmalai for 60 minutes and serve with pistachios and rose water.
1 hr60:00
💡 Tip: Do not knead the cheese too much; stop once the surface turns smooth, because over-kneading makes the balls rubbery.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve rasmalai cold, topped with pistachios and optional rose water as a festive dessert.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
11
g protein
46
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 55%Fat 32%
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 Rasmalai make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Rasmalai take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 30 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 125 minutes in total.Is Rasmalai difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Rasmalai have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 11g, carbs: 46g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Rasmalai contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Rasmalai belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Rasmalai need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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