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:: Ingredients for Ras Malai
Egg 1
A pinch of baking soda
Milk powder 1/2 cup
(or)
Whole milk 2 1/2 cups
2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon of all purpose flour (Maida)
A pinch of baking soda
For syrup:
Whole milk 2 1/2 cups
Sugar 1 cup
3 Cardamom pods
For Garnishing:
Cashewnuts
Pistachios
Almonds

:: How to make Ras Malai
Preparing the milk patties:
Mix the milk powder with baking soda and egg to form a
pliable mixture. Knead
into a soft & smooth dough. Keep it aside for few minutes.
Then make small balls
from the dough and flatten lightly(thickness of a cookie).
(OR)
Preparing the cheese patties(Paneer):
In a pan boil the milk over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat and add
the lemon juice, stirring constantly for 10 seconds, until
the milk curdles and
separates from the whey, it will be yellowish in color.
Remove and drain in a
cheese cloth tied over the sink or a container until all
the liquid has drained(1
hour).
Take the cheese(paneer) & knead for 5 minutes, until it is
in the consistency of
dough. Add the all purpose flour & baking powder. Knead
thoroughly to make a
soft and smooth dough. Then make small balls and flatten
lightly.
Preparation:
In a large pan heat the milk and dissolve the sugar in it.
Put the crushed
cardamom pods. Leave it to boil for 10 minutes. Stir
constantly. Put the milk (or)
cheese patties in the boiling milk. Simmer the heat, cover
and cook for 20
minutes until they puff and float on the surface of the
milk syrup. Turn off the
heat and cool. Refrigerate.
While serving, place the milk (or) cheese patties on a
dessert dish. Pour the milk
syrup over them evenly. Garnish with chopped pistachios,
almonds & cashewnuts.
Refrigerate for atleast 2 hours before serving.

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