How to Make Rasgullas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rasgullas are a popular and traditional Indian sweet dessert that is loved by people of all ages. These soft and spongy sweet cheese balls are soaked in a sugar syrup, making them absolutely irresistible. Rasgullas are a staple at celebrations and festivals in India, and are often enjoyed as a sweet treat after a meal.

Although rasgullas may seem intimidating to make at first, they are actually quite simple and require only a few key ingredients. The key to making perfectly spongy and...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 ½ cups white sugar
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 rasgullas

  • Bring the milk to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pan till it starts foaming; immediately add the lime juice and stir. It will curdle right away. You should see the milk solids (chenna) separate from the whey. Pour into a colander lined with cheesecloth; rinse the chenna with cold water to get rid of the lime juice. Allow the water to drain completely.
  • Gather the muslin cloth edges like a parcel and express as much water as possible; what you now have is soft paneer. Turn the paneer onto a rolling mat or other smooth surface. Knead the paneer well to make a smooth paste. Roll into a ball and divide into 20 equal portions.
  • Bring the water to a boil in a pressure cooker; stir the sugar into the boiling water until dissolved.
  • Roll each portion of paneer into a smooth ball between your palms, making sure there are no cracks; gently drop the balls into the hot syrup. Secure the lid onto the pressure cooker and bring to pressure. Reduce heat to medium-low and pressure cook for 6 minutes.
  • Release the pressure from the cooker while running under water; remove the lid. The rasgullas should be floating on the syrup and have expanded 2 or 3 times in size. Pour the rasgullas and syrup into a bowl. Gently stir the cardamom into the mixture. Refrigerate to chill completely before serving cold.
  • Nutrition

    134 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 32mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Potassium: 115mg