Rasmalai ~ Megha

Rasmalai is a popular Bengali sweet or dessert which i learnt it from my friend mega.It takes some time and effort to prepare but the final result tastes great. It is a very light sweet made with simple ingredients like milk and paneer.It is very simple and easy to prepare.Try it !

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Paneer-2cups
2.Milk-1/2liter
3.Sugar-2cups
4.Rose essence-2drops
5.Pista-1/4cup
6.Cardamom powder-pinch
7.Vinegar-2tbs

UTENSIL:

Bottomed pan

HOW TO MAKE PANEER:
In a large pot bring 1 liter whole milk to boil. When boiling add couple of spoons of  vinegar to make the milk curdle. Strain the curdled milk in a muslin cloth and squeeze well to remove the excess water. Add paneer( curdled milk) to the  bowl,  Divide the paneer into equal portions, grease palms with ghee. Make smooth balls and flatten into discs with palms.This is how i make paneer at home.

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• In a deep bottomed pan add 1/2 liter of whole milk and sugar. Mix well till the sugar is well dissolved in the milk, bring the mixture to boil until the milk slightly thickens.
• Add the cardamom powder,rose essence and minced pitachio nuts and bring the milk to room temperature.
• Now add the paneer  to the  milk, allow the paneer  to soak in the milk for at least one hour.
• Finally Refrigerate the Rasmalai and serve cold.