RASGULLA
RASGULLA - Rasgulla's are rich, soft cheese balls which are soaked in flavoured sugar syrup. A very popular sweet prepared during festivals throughout India.
Serves : 4
Preparation time : 10 minutes + 1 hour draining time
For this recipe you need
- 1 litre of milk
- Few drops of lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
- 3 cups of water
- Pinch of cardamom powder
- Sliced almonds for garnishing
Preparation
Bring the milk to boil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add the lemon juice ,stir gently and allow the milk to curdle.
Hang up the curdled milk in a clean muslin cloth,pour cold water on the curdled milk to get the rid of lemon's taste and allow the whey to drain off for about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile , Mix the sugar ,water and cardamom powder in a large pan.
Remove the paneer from the muslin and knead it lightly for a couple of minutes until smooth. Divide the dough into equal size and shape into balls rolling firmely between two palms and flatten them slighlty.
When the sugar gets dissolved and starts boiling,slip the balls gently into the pan, cover and cook for 15 - 20 minutes under medium heat.
Remove the lid and allow the cheese dumplings to cool down completely. The size will be almost double their original size.
Soft and Spongy balls are ready,chill well and serve sprinkled with the sliced nuts.
Soft and Spongy balls are ready,chill well and serve sprinkled with the sliced nuts.
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