Rasgulla (Soft Spongy Cheese Balls in Sugar Syrup)
Rasgulla (Soft Spongy Cheese Balls in Sugar Syrup)
Rasgulla is a popular Indian dessert made from soft paneer (chhena) balls cooked in a light sugar syrup. It's soft, juicy, and absolutely delicious!
*Ingredients:*
**For the Rasgulla Balls:**
- 1 liter full-fat milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 2 cups water (for cooking)
- 1 tsp cornflour (optional, for binding)
**For the Sugar Syrup:**
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- 3-4 cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 tsp rose water (optional)
**Instructions:**
#### **1. Make the Chhena (Paneer):**
- Boil milk in a pot. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and add lemon juice or vinegar, stirring gently until the milk curdles.
- Strain using a muslin cloth and rinse with cold water to remove the sour taste.
- Squeeze out excess water and hang for 30 minutes to remove moisture.
#### **2. Knead & Shape:**
- Knead the chhena (paneer) for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Add a little cornflour if needed.
- Divide into equal portions and roll into smooth balls without cracks.
#### **3. Prepare the Sugar Syrup:**
- In a wide pan, boil sugar, water, and cardamom until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Drop the chhena balls into the boiling syrup, cover, and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat. They will double in size.
#### **4. Cool & Serve:**
- Remove from heat and let them cool in the syrup. Add rose water for extra flavor.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Enjoy these soft and juicy Rasgullas! Let me know if you want another sweet recipe.

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