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Yet another bengali sweet!
This is quick to make and not so heavy dessert. There are richer variations to this. I have shared one of the variations: Rasmalai http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/rasmalai-indian-cheese-cakes-in-milk-syrup

Posted by buttercup303 from Moodbidri, Karnataka, India • Published See buttercup303's 74 projects »
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  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 1
    Step 1

    Bring milk to a boil and after it cools down a little add lemon juice or citric acid and split it.

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 2
    Step 2

    Line a colander with a cheesecloth or big, clean, cotton handkerchief.

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 3
    Step 3

    I used a fresh cotton towel as I felt that the handkerchief I have, wouldn't hold all the cheese in it.

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 4
    Step 4

    Strain the cheese and rinse it under cold running water for a min.

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 5
    Step 5

    Let all the water drain out. bring the cloth together into a bundle and squeeze out as much excess water as possible.

    Hang the bundle from a pipe or a hook for 15 min or so.

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 6
    Step 6

    Open the bundle...

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 7
    Step 7

    ... and transfer the fresh cheese into a plate.

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 8
    Step 8

    Knead it a little and bring it together into a dough.

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 9
    Step 9

    Roll the dough into approximately equal sized cheese balls with the palm of your hands.

    See that the balls are smooth without cracks.

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 10
    Step 10

    Heat 3 cups of water + 2 cups sugar (more or less acc to required sweetness) in a pressure in a pressure cooker.

    Give the balls a final roll and plop them one by one into the syrup.

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 11
    Step 11

    Close the lid and let them cook on high till you get 1 whistles

    Turn off heat and let it sit for 5 min. Hold the cooker under cold tap water.

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 12
    Step 12

    Remove the lid after the pressure decreases.

    The ball will have puffed up to twice the size.

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 13
    Step 13

    Add rose water or cardamom powder or both.

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 14
    Step 14

    Transfer to a vessel.

    After it comes down to room temperature chill it in the fridge for 2-3 hrs

  • How to make a dessert / sweet. Rasgullas! (Indian Sweet Cheese Dumplings In Flavoured Syrup) - Step 15
    Step 15

    Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve.

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