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

Posted by buttercup303 from Moodbidri, Karnataka, India • Published 14th March 2014 • See buttercup303's 74 projects »

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Step 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)
Step 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.
Step 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.