Rasmalai! Indian Cheese Cakes In Milk Syrup

Another bengali sweet

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/rasmalai-indian-cheese-cakes-in-milk-syrup • Posted by buttercup303

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

You will need

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

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

Instructions

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. 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. 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.