Ras Malai

Soft, spongy cheese discs soaked in a creamy, cardamom-infused milk.

Ingredients

• 1 liter milk
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 200 grams sugar
• 1 tsp cardamom
• a pinch saffron (optional)
• 50 grams pistachios

Method

1. Boil milk and add vinegar to curdle, strain to form paneer balls.
2. Cook balls in sugar syrup until they double in size.
3. Boil remaining milk with sugar, cardamom, and saffron to thicken.
4. Soak paneer in sweetened milk for flavor absorption before serving.

Chef's tips

• Ensure the paneer is smooth for better consistency.
• Simmer milk carefully to avoid scorching.