baking · vegetarian · gluten-free
Rasmalai
Soft paneer discs soaked in chilled saffron-cardamom milk with pistachios.
- Time
- 120min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains milk and tree nuts.
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Method
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1
Curdle hot milk with lemon, drain in cloth, rinse and hang 30 minutes.
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2
Knead chhena until smooth and greasy-soft, 8 minutes; shape small flat discs.
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3
Boil discs in syrup covered 12–15 minutes until doubled; cool in syrup.
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4
Reduce milk with sugar, saffron and cardamom by a third.
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5
Squeeze discs gently and soak in the rabri; chill and top with nuts.
