Rasabali
Veg
Contains dairy
A traditional sweet from Odisha, Rasabali consists of deep-fried cheese patties soaked in flavored milk, often served as a dessert during festivals.
Cuisines
Odia
Best for
Snacks
Dessert
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 liter | Milk , full cream |
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1 cup | Paneer , cubed |
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2 tablespoons | Semolina |
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1/2 cup | Sugar |
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1/4 teaspoon | Cardamom , powder |
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1 tablespoon | Rose water |
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1 pinch | Saffron , strands |
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as needed | Ghee , for frying |
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as needed | Pistachio , chopped for garnish |
Instructions
- 1 Boil the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan and reduce it to half its original volume, stirring occasionally.
- 2 While the milk is boiling, knead the paneer with semolina until smooth and soft.
- 3 Divide the paneer mixture into small balls and flatten them slightly to form discs.
- 4 Heat ghee in a pan and fry the paneer discs on medium heat until they turn golden brown. Set aside.
- 5 Add sugar, cardamom powder, rose water, and saffron strands to the reduced milk and stir well.
- 6 Carefully add the fried paneer discs to the milk and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing them to absorb the flavors.
- 7 Remove from heat and let it cool. Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.
Tips
For a richer taste, use fresh homemade paneer.