Rasmalai! Indian Cheese Cakes In Milk Syrup

Another bengali sweet

Posted by buttercup303

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I have added a cup of cream to the milk syrup which is not called for in the original recipe.

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You Will Need (9 things)

  • 1 l divided Milk
  • 1 cup Cream
  • Sugar to taste or as per recipe
  • few strands of Saffron
  • 1 tbsp chopped Pistachios
  • 1 tbsp chopped Almonds
  • 1 ½ tsp crushed Cardamom Seeds
  • 2 tbsp (or enough to split the milk) Citric Acid or lemon juice
  • 3 cup Water

Steps (3 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    Heat half ltr milk in a pot. when it comes to a boil add citric acid or lemon juice and stir till it splits.

    Strain through a colander lined with a cheesecloth (or a clean cotton handkerchief). rinse the cheese with cold running water several times so that the citrus flavour goes away..

    Bring the ends of the cloth together to make a bundle and squeeze out as much water as possible. hang the bundle to a tap or any place for 15-30min.

    (for pictures: step 1-5 of http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/rasgullas-indian-sweet-cheese-dumplings-in-flavoured-syrup)

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat the other half ltr milk in a heavy bottomed nonstick saucepan. after it comes to a boil, reduce heat and let the milk reduce to half the quantity.

    Turn off the heat

    Add the sugar (1/4 cup will suffice) according to the desired sweetness. Add a few strands of saffron, the chopped dry-fruits and the cardamom powder.

    If you want the syrup to be richer and creamier AND thicker add the cream to the milk before boiling it.

  3. 3

    Take down the bundle of cheese and crumble it with your hands. knead it well to make a nice and smooth dough.

    Divide it into 12 or 14 equal parts and make balls out of them.
    (for pictures: step 6-9 of http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/rasgullas-indian-sweet-cheese-dumplings-in-flavoured-syrup)

    lightly flatten all the balls to get circular cakes.

    Take 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker and add 1 cup of sugar to it. add the cheese cakes to this and cook for one whistle.

    Alternatively: Bring 1 cup sugar dissolved in 2 cups water to a rolling boil. add the cakes and let it simmer for 15-20 min.

    Ladle out the cakes with a slotted spoon and let them cool in a plate. When they have cooled completely, gently squeeze out the water and drop them into the milk syrup. Mix well and chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours or till just before serving.