Ras Malai (Indian Cheese Balls in Milk)
Cottage cheese and shelled pistachio nuts come together in this Bengali dessert, scented with cardamom and saffron and simmered on the stove.
4 hr 15 min · Serves 6 · Medium
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 240 min · Cook 15 min · 255 min total
- medium
- 1
Put the milk into a large pan with the sugar. Crush the cardamoms and add to the pan with the saffron.
- 2
Simmer the mixture over a medium heat until it has been reduced by half and thickened slightly.
- 3
Turn the heat down as low as possible under the pan. Beat the cottage cheese and flour together, divide into six or eight portions and roll these into balls.
- 4
Flatten each one slightly and drop them into the pan of milk. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Remove the pan from the heat and carefully transfer into a serving bowl. Cool completely, then stir in the rosewater or kewra essence.
- 6
Chill. Just before serving, chop the pistacchio nuts and sprinkle over the top.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
