Prep
15m
Cook
30m
Makes
12 rasgullas
Explore the world of easy Indian dessert recipes with our traditional Rasgulla recipe. These soft, spongy balls made from chenna (Indian cottage cheese) are soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup, offering a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ingredients (5)
1 liter milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sugar
4 cups water
Few drops of rose water
Steps (5)
Make Paneer: Boil 1 liter of milk and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to curdle it. Strain and wash the curds to remove the lemon flavor.
Knead Paneer: Knead the paneer until smooth and divide into small balls.
Prepare Syrup: In a pot, combine 1 cup of sugar and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
Cook Rasgullas: Add the paneer balls to the boiling syrup and cook for 15-20 minutes.
Add Flavor: Add a few drops of rose water to the syrup.
Chill and Serve: Let the rasgullas cool in the syrup before serving.
Additional tips
- Knead the paneer well to ensure smooth rasgullas.
- Cook the rasgullas on medium heat to prevent them from breaking.
- Serve chilled for the best taste.
- To make more: double the ingredients.