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Rasmalai Pudding Recipe

Rasmalai pudding is a popular Indian dessert made with chenna balls (Indian cottage cheese balls) soaked in sweetened milk flavored with cardamom and saffron. It is a delicious and creamy treat that is perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 9 Servings
Calories 331 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups Milk 2 Liters
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 cup Sugar 200 g
  • 1 tbsp Rose water
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Almonds 20 g
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pistachios 20 g
  • 1 tbsp Ghee

Instructions
 

  • Bring the milk to a boil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Once the milk is boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the lemon juice and stir until the milk curdles.
  • Line a colander with a cheesecloth-lined kitchen towel.
  • Pour the curdled milk into the colander and let it drain for 30 minutes.
  • Once the milk has drained, gather the edges of the cheesecloth and twist to squeeze out any excess liquid.
  • Rinse the chenna under cold water to remove any lemon juice residue.
  • Place the chenna in a bowl and knead it until it is smooth.
  • Divide the chenna into 9 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, rose water, and cardamom.
  • Heat the ghee in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chenna balls to the skillet and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  • Remove the chenna balls from the skillet and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • To make the rabri, combine the remaining milk and sugar in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Bring the milk to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the milk has thickened and reduced by half.
  • Add the cardamom to the rabri and stir to combine.
  • To assemble the ras malai, place a chenna ball in a bowl and top with rabri.
  • Garnish with almonds, pistachios, and additional rose water.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk.
If you don't have lemon juice, you can use vinegar instead.
To make the chenna balls smoother, knead them for at least 5 minutes.
If you don't have a cheesecloth, you can use a fine mesh strainer instead.
To make the rabri richer, you can add a few tablespoons of heavy cream.
You can also add other garnishes to your ras malai, such as saffron or edible silver leaf.
 
Enjoy!
Keyword Rasmalai Pudding