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    Kesar Rasmalai | Soft Kesar pista rasmalai recipe

    17th December 2021 by bhavana bhatia 3 Comments

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    Kesar Pista Rasmalai is one of the yummiest dairy based sweets. Indian cottage cheese and saffron milk makes your taste buds sing. Probably,one of the best eggless recipes you can make at home. It is also a great way of serving kids milk. They are also fussy and not easy to handle when it comes to daily milk routines.
    It is also very easy for elders to consume, who have dental issues, due to aging. Probably that is why it's a hit with all age groups. It is always mithai time once the festive season is round the corner.You can also make this Indian dessert for 'prasad', during your fasting , because it is only milk and sugar. Gluten-free and eggless dessert and yet absolutely yummy.

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    Kesar rasmalai recipe

    You can also make it a day earlier to the party and serve it chilled next day.This will save you big bucks and also lot of time on party evening.We all need new recipes each time we throw a party and this one definitely wins you big brownie points.

    If you can get store bought paneer or chenna, process furthermore becomes simpler.It also shortens the time to make it.However, you may still make 'Chenna' at home if you like.Just follow the steps carefully in the below post. Make this easy Bengali recipe and enjoy!!

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    • Kesar Rasmalai recipe

    Equipment

    • saucepan
    • stand mixer (optional, to mix the paneer and make it soft)
    • sieve
    • muslin cloth

    How to make kesar ras malai? (video recipe)

    Ingredients

    The ingredients for the rasmalai are very minimal,it includes

    • Milk
    • Lemon juice for the paneer/chenna
    • kesar/saffron
    • Sugar
    • Pistachio/pista nuts
    • dried rose petals (optional)

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    Instructions

    Read the below instructions to see how to make a rasmalai.

    • Heat milk in a pot, once it has boiled, turn off the heat. Allow to cool for 5 mins . Add lemon juice/vinegar slowly to the hot milk to make fresh paneer.
    how to make rasmalai step 1
    • Drain the excess water from the paneer.
    how to make rasmalai step 2
    • Take the cheese out from the cheese cloth.
    how to make rasmalai step 3
    • Start kneading/mashing the cheese by hand or by using stand mixer.
    how to make rasmalai step 4
    • Continue kneading until soft and it starts coming together.
    how to make rasmalai step 5
    • Divide into small portions and mash them separately.
    how to make rasmalai step 6
    • Shape them into smooth round chenna balls. Then flatten them to make a disc. They should be very smooth else it will break when put in boiling sugar syrup.
    how to make rasmalai step 7
    • Boil the sugar syrup. Put the discs in the sugar syrup and cover with a lid. Let the discs cook in sugar syrup for 10-12 minutes on high flame.
    how to make rasmalai step 8
    • Let the discs cook in sugar syrup for 10-12 minutes on high flame.
    • Once cooked,keep them covered and allow to cool for a hour or 2.
    how to make rasmalai step 9
    • Once cooled, lightly squeeze rasmalai discs and transfer it to a pan with reduced milk(with saffron & sugar)
    how to make rasmalai step 10
    • Transfer the box to the fridge and let it sit for overnight or a day.
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    4.45 from 9 votes

    Kesar Rasmalai recipe

    Kesar pista rasmalai is a great dish which can be made few days before the party.
    Prep Time1 hour hr
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Resting time2 hours hrs
    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: easy rasmalai recipe, homemade rasmalai, kesar pista rasmalai, kesar ras malai, rasmalai, rasmalai kesar, rasmalai sweet, saffron rasmalai
    Servings: 8
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • saucepan
    • Sieve
    • cotton cloth /muslin cloth / cheese cloth

    Ingredients

    For rasmalai:

    • 1 litre full fat milk / whole milk
    • 1 litre low fat milk or 0.5 full fat milk
    • 2-3 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 cups sugar
    • 4 cups water

    For sweetened milk syrup:

    • 1 liter full cream milk
    • 3-4 tablespoon sugar
    • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder or 2 tbsp. rose water
    • 2 tablespoon chopped pistachio
    • Few saffron strands
    • 1 tablespoon dried rose petals

    Instructions

    Steps for Rasmalai sponges:

    • Make fresh paneer by adding lemon juice/vinegar in fresh milk.
    • Drain the excess water from the paneer.Take the cheese out from the cheese cloth.
    • Start kneading/mashing the cheese.Continue kneading until soft and it starts coming together.
    • Meanwhile in a wide pan, mix sugar and water and boil at high temperature.
    • Divide into small portions and mash them separately.Shape them into smooth round small balls.Later flatten the paneer balls. They should be very smooth else it will break when put in boiling chashni/sugar syrup.
    • Put the discs in the sugar syrup and cover with a lid.Let the discs cook in sugar syrup for 10-12 minutes on high flame.
    • Once cooked,keep them covered and allow to cool for a hour or 2.
    • While the discs are cooling,make thickened milk.

    Steps for the ras (milk base)

    • Take milk in a heavy bottom pan, keep the flame on medium.
    • Keep stirring every few minutes to prevent burning.
    • Add saffron strands and let the milk boil on low flame.
    • Once the milk boils and is reduced by ½th of the amount,add sugar and turn off the heat.
    • Take out the disc from the sugar syrup one by one. Gently squeeze them to remove the absorbed sugar syrup.
    • Transfer the box to the fridge and let it sit for overnight or a day.
    • Garnish with nuts and rose petals before serving.

    Video

    Notes

    To make soft balls, low fat milk is preffered. However you will need lots of that to extract the paneer, hence the mix of full fat and low fat milk is used.
    The more you mash the paneer , the better it will turn out.
    If you have a stand mixer, then use the paddle attachment to mix the paneer and it will make it easier for you.

    FAQs

    Is rasmalai allowed in fast?

    Yes, as there is no corn flour used while making this recipe.

    Why does my Rasmalai break?

    If you over knead it or have too much whey in the chenna it will break.

    Storage

    Kesar Pista Rasmalai lasts in refrigerator for 2-4 days. Best to have it fresh.

    Conclusion: Kesar rasmalai is a delightful end to your meal.

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    Comments

    1. himanshu says

      August 28, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      Deep time

      Great effort. Great Explanation.

      Reply
      • bhavana bhatia says

        August 25, 2019 at 12:15 pm

        Thank you so much Himanshu

        Reply
    2. rupesh rathore says

      January 25, 2021 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      Nice Recipe

      Reply
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