Ras Malai

Name: Ras Malai
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 12 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 4 cups water; 1.5 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 2 pinches saffron strands; 2 tbsp pistachios, chopped

Soft, flattened curd cheese patties soaked in sweet, cardamom and saffron infused milk syrup.

70 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

IndianDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

12 cups whole milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 cups water
1.5 cups granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
2 pinches saffron strands
2 tbsp pistachios, chopped

Instructions

1

Bring 12 cups whole milk to a boil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice to curdle the milk, then strain through cheesecloth and rinse with cold water.
3

Squeeze out excess liquid from the milk curd and knead on a clean surface for 8 minutes until smooth.
4

Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten into thin patties.
5

In a wide pan, boil 4 cups water with 1.5 cups granulated sugar, then simmer the patties covered for 15 minutes until doubled in size.
6

Flavor the remaining cooked milk syrup with 1/2 tsp ground cardamom and 2 pinches saffron strands.
7

Gently transfer the pressed patties into the flavored milk, top with 2 tbsp chopped pistachios, and chill before serving.

Questions

Can I make Ras Malai dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 12 cups whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Ras Malai keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Ras Malai?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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