RAS MALAI (INDIAN CHEESE BALLS IN MILK)

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This is an Indian dessert treat The recipe is from A taste of Palace Life Royal Indian Cookery The prep time includes time for chilling before servingby Manju Shivra.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 1/2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon green cardamoms
1 teaspoon saffron
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon rose water or 1 teaspoon kewra essence
3 -5 shelled pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • Put the milk into a large pan with the sugar.
  • Crush the cardamoms and add to the pan with the saffron.
  • Simmer the mixture over a medium heat until it has been reduced by half and thickened slightly.
  • Turn the heat down as low as possible under the pan.
  • Beat the cottage cheese and flour together, divide into six or eight portions and roll these into balls.
  • Flatten each one slightly and drop them into the pan of milk.
  • Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and carefully transfer into a serving bowl.
  • Cool completely, then stir in the rosewater or kewra essence.
  • Chill.
  • Just before serving, chop the pistacchio nuts and sprinkle over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.5, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 50.6, Sodium 362.6, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 33.5, Protein 18.3

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