Sure, here’s a simple recipe for making Ras Malai, a popular Indian dessert made with soft cheese patties soaked in sweet, saffron-flavored milk. This recipe will serve about 6-8 people.
Ras Malai balls, also known as “malai” or “paneer” balls, are made from a soft cheese known as paneer or chhena. Paneer is a common ingredient in Indian cuisine and is used to make various dishes, including sweets like Ras Malai. Paneer is made by curdling milk with an acid (such as lemon juice or vinegar) and then separating the curds from the whey. The curds are then drained and pressed to form a firm yet crumbly cheese.
For Ras Malai, the paneer is kneaded, shaped into small flat patties or balls, and then cooked in a sugar syrup until they expand and become soft and spongy. These cooked paneer balls are then soaked in a rich and aromatic milk syrup (flavored with saffron and cardamom) to create the delicious dessert known as Ras Malai. The paneer balls absorb the flavors of the syrup and become tender and flavorful, making Ras Malai a popular and beloved dessert in Indian cuisine.
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